80 Algorithmic Trading jobs in the United Kingdom
Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and implement quantitative trading strategies using statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Develop and test trading algorithms, backtesting them rigorously on historical data.
- Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, correlations, and market trends that can be exploited for trading.
- Collaborate with software developers to deploy trading strategies into live production environments.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of live trading algorithms, making adjustments as necessary.
- Conduct post-trade analysis to evaluate strategy effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay abreast of the latest research in quantitative finance, econometrics, machine learning, and AI.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's quantitative research infrastructure and methodologies.
- Work closely with portfolio managers to align trading strategies with risk management objectives.
- Evaluate and incorporate new data sources to enhance trading strategies.
- Document research findings, methodologies, and strategy performance thoroughly.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in quantitative research and algorithmic trading strategy development within a trading firm or hedge fund.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or R, with a focus on data analysis and numerical computation.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, econometrics, and machine learning techniques.
- Solid understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading mechanics across various asset classes (equities, futures, FX, options).
- Experience with large dataset analysis and database technologies (e.g., SQL).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a high-pressure, remote environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A passion for financial markets and cutting-edge technology.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled quantitative professional to join a globally recognised trading firm. You will work on challenging and rewarding projects with significant potential for impact and financial reward, all within a flexible and supportive remote working structure. The role requires an individual who is intellectually curious, driven, and dedicated to quantitative excellence.
Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Key Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and implement quantitative trading strategies using statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Develop and backtest trading algorithms, rigorously analyzing performance and risk.
- Collaborate with traders and developers to deploy and monitor strategies in live trading environments.
- Analyze large datasets of market data to identify patterns and trading opportunities.
- Continuously improve and optimize existing trading models based on market feedback and performance analysis.
- Conduct in-depth research into market microstructure and behavioral finance.
- Build and maintain tools and infrastructure for strategy development, testing, and execution.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in quantitative finance and data science.
- Contribute to the team's overall knowledge base and foster a culture of innovation.
Qualifications:
- MSc or PhD in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role within the financial industry.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn), C++, or R.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading mechanics.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and database technologies.
- Proven ability to develop and implement robust, profitable trading strategies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, suitable for a remote work environment.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to research and development.
This remote role offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a generous bonus structure, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with a world-class team on challenging and impactful projects.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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This is a critical position that requires a deep understanding of financial markets, statistical modeling, and advanced programming techniques. You will work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and technologists to identify trading opportunities, optimize execution strategies, and manage portfolio risk. The ideal candidate will possess a rigorous analytical mindset, a passion for financial markets, and a proven ability to translate complex mathematical concepts into profitable trading strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sophisticated quantitative models for pricing, hedging, and trading financial derivatives and other instruments.
- Design and backtest algorithmic trading strategies across global markets (equities, fixed income, FX, commodities).
- Perform statistical analysis of market data to identify patterns, correlations, and predictive signals.
- Collaborate with the technology team to build and maintain high-performance trading infrastructure and data pipelines.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of trading strategies, making adjustments as necessary to optimize returns and manage risk.
- Conduct in-depth research into new trading methodologies and market microstructure.
- Work with risk management teams to assess and quantify portfolio risk exposure.
- Communicate complex quantitative findings and recommendations clearly to senior management and trading desks.
- Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and mentor junior quantitative analysts.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Develop tools and platforms for research, backtesting, and real-time strategy monitoring.
Qualifications:
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role within the financial industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java, with experience in numerical libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy).
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques applied to finance.
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies.
- Experience with data analysis tools and databases (e.g., SQL, KDB+).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
- Proven track record of developing successful trading models or strategies.
Senior Quantitative Analyst (Algorithmic Trading)
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and backtest complex trading algorithms and strategies using statistical, machine learning, and mathematical models.
- Analyze large datasets of market data to identify profitable trading opportunities and risk factors.
- Implement and deploy trading strategies in a live production environment, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Conduct thorough risk management analysis for all developed trading strategies.
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to refine strategy parameters and execution logic.
- Research and stay abreast of the latest advancements in quantitative finance, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- Optimize existing algorithms for speed, efficiency, and profitability.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's trading infrastructure and tools.
- Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code in languages such as Python, C++, or R.
- Present research findings and strategy performance reports to senior management and the trading desk.
- PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a similar role within the financial industry.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful trading strategies.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn), C++, or R.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading execution.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated experience with large-scale data analysis and database technologies.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes (equities, derivatives, FX, fixed income).
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of market data to identify trading opportunities and patterns.
- Build and maintain robust backtesting frameworks and performance evaluation tools.
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to understand market needs and refine strategy parameters.
- Optimize trading algorithms for speed, efficiency, and profitability.
- Research and implement advanced mathematical and statistical models, including time-series analysis, machine learning, and stochastic calculus.
- Monitor the performance of live trading strategies and conduct post-trade analysis.
- Develop tools and infrastructure to support the quantitative research and trading process.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, machine learning, and financial markets.
- Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital through research papers and internal knowledge sharing.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management policies.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to team development.
- Code complex financial models and algorithms using languages like Python, C++, or R.
- Effectively communicate research findings and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Economics.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role within the financial industry.
- Proven track record of developing and deploying successful quantitative trading strategies.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, econometrics, and machine learning techniques.
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++ are essential. Experience with R or other statistical languages is a plus.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics.
- Experience with large datasets and database technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Familiarity with high-frequency trading (HFT) concepts is advantageous.
This is a premier opportunity for a talented quantitative professional seeking to excel in a challenging and rewarding remote environment. Join a leading institution and shape the future of quantitative trading.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst (Algorithmic Trading)
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Key Responsibilities:
- Research, develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across multiple asset classes (equities, futures, FX, options).
- Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies.
- Implement and optimize trading algorithms using high-performance programming languages.
- Collaborate closely with portfolio managers and traders to understand market dynamics and refine strategy objectives.
- Monitor the performance of live trading strategies, identify issues, and implement necessary adjustments.
- Develop statistical models to forecast market movements and assess risk.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's trading infrastructure and technological capabilities.
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of research, models, and code.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, machine learning, and statistical modeling techniques.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions with the quantitative team.
- Ensure the integrity and robustness of trading systems and data pipelines.
- Evaluate and integrate new data sources and analytical tools.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or related roles within the financial industry.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful quantitative trading strategies.
- Expert proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, with extensive experience in financial data analysis libraries.
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling, time series analysis, econometrics, and machine learning techniques.
- Deep knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics.
- Experience with backtesting platforms and financial data providers.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
- Experience with cloud computing environments and distributed systems is a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly successful and innovative trading firm. If you are a top-tier quantitative professional with a passion for financial markets and cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes.
- Conduct rigorous statistical analysis of market data to identify patterns and trading opportunities.
- Build and maintain predictive models for asset prices, volatility, and trading volumes.
- Collaborate with traders and technologists to integrate quantitative models into live trading systems.
- Monitor the performance of trading algorithms and make necessary adjustments to optimize results.
- Research and implement novel quantitative techniques and methodologies.
- Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Generate comprehensive reports on strategy performance, risk, and market insights.
- Stay abreast of market microstructure, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in quantitative finance.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to the team's intellectual capital.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading roles.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful quantitative trading strategies.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas).
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, machine learning, and econometrics.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading mechanisms.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, remote team environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with large-scale data processing and databases is a plus.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a talented quant to make a significant impact on trading performance within a leading financial firm, with the flexibility of a fully remote position.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, backtest, and deploy high-frequency and low-latency trading algorithms.
- Conduct rigorous statistical and quantitative analysis of market data to identify trading opportunities.
- Research and implement advanced mathematical models for pricing, risk management, and execution strategies.
- Collaborate with traders and developers to integrate quantitative models into production trading systems.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of trading algorithms, making necessary adjustments and optimizations.
- Develop tools and frameworks for data analysis, simulation, and performance evaluation in a remote environment.
- Stay abreast of the latest academic research, market trends, and technological advancements in quantitative finance.
- Ensure the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of trading strategies.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Contribute to the firm's quantitative research agenda and intellectual property development.
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role within the financial services industry.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance (e.g., Python, C++, Java).
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading strategies.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Experience with large datasets and high-performance computing environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fully remote setting.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.