Role: Python Quantitative Developer
Client: Leading Global Hedge Fund
Compensation: Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Location: London (Hybrid)
Overview
Join a leading global hedge fund where quantitative research and technology sit at the core of investment strategy. As a Python Quantitative Developer, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering and finance, partnering closely with Portfolio Managers and Quants to build models, tools, and infrastructure that directly drive trading decisions and P&L. This is a high-impact role within a world-class environment where technical precision and financial insight are equally valued.
The Role
As a Python Quantitative Developer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of research and trading platforms, bridging the gap between theoretical research and production-grade execution.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and enhancing Python-based quantitative research and trading platforms to support global investment strategies.
• Implementing and optimizing trading signals and models in close collaboration with Quant Researchers.
• Productionising models to ensure they are robust, scalable, and performant within live trading environments.
• Building sophisticated data pipelines, back-testing frameworks, and analytics tools to facilitate rapid research cycles.
• Improving the reliability of front-office systems that directly influence real-time P&L.
Requirements
• Technical Skills: Strong commercial experience with Python in a quantitative, trading, or data-intensive environment.
• Domain Knowledge: A solid understanding of financial markets and quantitative concepts, such as time series analysis, statistics, and risk.
• Front-Office Experience: Proven track record of working closely with Quants or investment teams to translate research into production-ready code.
• Education: A degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in an intellectually demanding, fast-paced setting.
What’s on Offer
• Front-Office Impact: Work side-by-side with Portfolio Managers and Quants on live strategies.
• Real P&L Ownership: See the direct influence of your work on trading performance and firm success.
• Elite Environment: Join a small, highly collaborative, and technically elite team.
• Outstanding Rewards: Top-of-market compensation package with significant bonus potential and long-term career growth.
If you are a Python Quant Developer looking for a high-impact front-office role at a world-class hedge fund, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.