Graduate Quant Developer / Quant Researcher
Client:
Boutique Quant Trading Firm
Level:
Graduate
Compensation:
Up to £150,000 Base + Bonus
Location:
London (Hybrid)
Overview
A boutique quant trading firm is seeking an exceptional graduate to join a world-class front-office team of some of the brightest quantitative minds in the industry. With an effectively unlimited technology budget, a strong performance-driven culture, and a flat, non-bureaucratic structure, this is a rare opportunity to launch a career at the very top of quantitative finance.
The Role
You will work in a highly collaborative front-office environment, contributing directly to the design and development of fully automated, high-performance trading systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining ultra-low-latency, automated trading infrastructure
- Researching, testing, and deploying your own trading models
- Writing production-grade code in Python and/or C++ (team dependent)
- Collaborating closely with senior researchers and technologists
Requirements
- A top-tier degree from a highly reputed university in a STEM discipline (Computer Science or Mathematics strongly preferred)
- Outstanding fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, probability, and statistics
- Strong programming ability in a modern language such as Python or C++
- Demonstrated passion for technology through personal projects, hackathons, meet-ups, or research
What’s on Offer
- Ownership of multiple greenfield projects using bleeding-edge technology
- Work alongside exceptional technologists and researchers, including Olympiad medalists
- A meritocratic, non-bureaucratic culture with rapid career progression
- Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure
If you are a high-performing graduate developer or quantitative-minded technologist looking to break into the top echelon of quantitative trading, please apply with an up-to-date CV or email rdelaney@hunterbond.com.