Permanent Algorithmic Trading Jobs in London

1 to 25 of 58 Permanent Algorithmic Trading Jobs in London

Quantitative Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Understanding Recruitment
Quant Analyst/Quant Developer Salary Range: £100k - £150k + Bonus Company Overview: Our client is a leading financial services firm specialising in algorithmic trading strategies. They leverage cutting-edge technology and quantitative analysis to drive innovation and deliver superior returns to their clients. As they continue … they are seeking a talented Quantitative Analyst/Quant Developer to join their dynamic team and contribute to the development and optimisation of their algorithmic trading models. Position Overview: As a Quantitative Analyst/Developer specialising in Algorithmic Trading, you will play a key … various asset classes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and programming, along with a passion for financial markets and algorithmic trading. Key Responsibilities: Research and analyze market data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for alpha generation. Develop and implement algorithmic trading more »
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Lead GUI Software Engineer (C++/Wx)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Augmentti
and opened multiple new offices in under 10 years while consistently delivering double-digit returns. They are truly diverse (not your typical HFT) trading everything from traditional equities to High-Frequency FX, longer-term commodities and even Crypto. The management team have been together through multiple iterations, building … Multithreading, Linux, Unix, High Frequency, High-Performance, High Performance, Low-Latency, Low Latency, Real-Time, Real Time, Algorithms, Algorithmic Trading, Algo Trading, Electronic Trading, E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, Proprietary Trading, Startup, Scaleup, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant Trading, Trading. more »
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Junior Trader

London Area, United Kingdom
Understanding Recruitment
Junior Trader - Digital Assets (Algorithmic Trading) Salary £50k-£85k + Bonus Are you passionate about algorithmic trading and digital assets? We're seeking a talented Junior Trader to join a dynamic team and contribute to their success in the fast-paced world of digital … innovation, thrive in challenging environments, and are eager to make an impact in the financial markets, they want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Execute algorithmic trading strategies for digital assets. Monitor markets, identify opportunities, and execute trades. Collaborate to refine algorithms and optimize performance. Manage risk through … C++, with algorithm development experience. Strong analytical skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Previous experience in algorithmic trading or software development preferred. Proficiency in options market in FX, Equities, Commodities or Cryptocurrencies Apply now for immediately consideration for this more »
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Lead Quantitative Developer (C++) | Systematic Trading

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Augmentti
Yes, this will pay high 6-figures... Yes, this is for an "elite quant trading firm"... Yes, they use modern/cutting-edge technology... but let me explain what makes this role unique... In short: greenfield project, existing PnL (but leaving millions on the table) so … Quant Fund, Hedge Fund, Finance, Equities, Futures, FX, Modelling, Strategies, Trading Signals, Multithreading, Linux, Unix, High-Performance, Operating Systems, Real-Time, Algorithms, Algorithmic Trading, Electronic Trading … E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, High Frequency, Startup, Scaleup, Prop Trading, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant Trading, Parallel Computing, Optimisations, Low-Latency, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Market Data, Connectivity, Trading Engine, Systems Design, Hardware, Kernel more »
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Quantitative Analytics Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Algo Capital Group
Quantitative Analytics Developer: A leading financial services firm specializing in quantitative analytics and algorithmic trading is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analytics Developer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing cutting-edge quantitative models and algorithms to … across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and foreign exchange. Collaborate with traders, researchers, and software engineers to design, test, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies. Conduct quantitative research to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities in financial markets. Optimize and enhance existing trading algorithms … to analyze market data, build predictive models, and generate insights. Stay abreast of industry trends, academic research, and emerging technologies in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in quantitative finance, mathematics, computer science, physics, or a related field. Solid programming skills in languages such more »
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Low Latency C++ Developer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Acquire Me
C++ Quant Developer - Electronic Trading Our client is a renowned quantitative hedge fund with a 30+ year track record of delivering exceptional returns. They're hiring for a C++ developer to sit within their centralised trading systems group. This is a high profile group that plays a critical role in developing and maintaining their compute platform that powers their algorithmic trading strategies, directly impacting the bottom line. 🚀 What You'll Do: Collaborate on quantitative research and development projects. Work with proprietary trading strategies and innovative technologies. Analyze market data and contribute to algorithmic trading solutions. 💡 What You Need: Excellent C++ chops Prior experience within Electronic Trading working on Smart Order Routing, Trade Scheduling and Execution Algorithms. An exceptional Academic background with advanced study in a more »
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Legal Counsel

London Area, United Kingdom
DeFi Recruitment
DeFi Recruitment has partnered with one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. The firm provides liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions. The Role DeFi Recruitment is looking for … COO, CEO, etc. Responsibilities Lead legal-commercial negotiations: draft and negotiate agreements in relation to our business lines (OTC, liquidity provision, derivatives documentation, trading agreements, software agreements, and others) Regulatory research & compliance guidance: work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy GC to monitor the legal and regulatory … to see the bigger picture and commercial strategy; quickly understand new functional areas and have a cross-functional mindset Strong interest and curiosity in algorithmic trading and decentralised finance Detail oriented, interested in delivering client-first solutions to legal and business problems The Benefits: Industry leading salary more »
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C++ Algo Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Aurum Search Limited
As an Algorithmic Trading Developer, you will design, develop, and optimize trading algorithms. Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to implement and enhance trading strategies. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain high-performance C++ code for trading algorithms. Translate trading strategies into robust, efficient algorithmic solutions. Optimize algorithmic logic for performance and low latency. Test and debug to ensure reliability and accuracy. Monitor and adjust deployed algorithms to improve outcomes. Requirements: Technical Expertise: Strong C++ proficiency with experience in algorithmic trading. Knowledge of low-latency more »
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Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading - Realtime Analytics

London Area, United Kingdom
Orbis Group
Software Engineer (Kotlin) - Realtime Analytics & Controls - £300-400k Total Comp OFS are partnered with a high performing algorithmic trading firm in London, who are looking for an elite level Software Engineer with real-time analytics experience to own and manage the mission control panel for one … of the largest trading systems in the world, running between $250-$300 billion USD daily! You’ll be responsible for enhancing the performance of this trading system and have huge influence on the strategic and technical direction of the system moving forward. Responsibilities Design, build, and … a great fit if you have: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Proficiency in a statically typed language (Kotlin preferred). Algorithmic problem-solving skills and ability to write efficient code. Experience with distributed systems and automated testing. Relevant degree from a world leading university. Passion more »
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Security Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Harrington Starr
Opportunity at Cutting-Edge Algorithmic Trading Firm We are currently recruiting for a pivotal role within the organisation's Information Security team. Our client, recognized as a leader in algorithmic trading, operates globally with a focus on Equity, FX, Fixed Income, Commodity & Options markets. … drive for excellence then this tole is for you. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading firm at the forefront of algorithmic trading. Apply now to be part of our clients innovative journey or reach out directly too Giuliano.dangelo@harringtonstarr.com #YourSuccessOurBusiness more »
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Junior Python Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
The MWek Company
My client, a proprietary, algorithmic trading company trading in the cryptocurrency markets who develop all their trading strategies and algorithms in house using a variety of machine learning and AI techniques with a strong focus on data, is looking for a Junior Python … Developer. Overview of the role: You will be primarily involved in developing our trading systems, which includes the code that deploys their models and executes orders in the market, reconciles trades and positions and interfaces with the various Crypto exchanges they trade on etc. The initial responsibility will … this code and redevelop it including suggesting new and better ways of structuring our systems. After that it will be to incorporate new trading strategies, implement various upgrades etc. Requirements: Knowledge and experience of working with Python3 Particular knowledge and experience of working with high performance libraries such more »
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Head of Technology - Engineering - Systematic - IC - Investment Management

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
and driving the technology agenda for the firm's systematic trading division. This division operates at the forefront of quantitative research and algorithmic trading, leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve outstanding performance. As a leader in the global market, this company is renowned for its … investment strategies. Key responsibilities will include: Leading a team of talented engineers and developers to design, build, and maintain robust and scalable systematic trading systems. Collaborating closely with quantitative researchers and traders to develop and implement sophisticated trading strategies. Driving innovation by exploring and adopting emerging … finance or trading industry. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and algorithmic trading. In-depth knowledge of systematic trading systems, including algorithmic execution, risk management, and market data processing. Familiarity with cloud computing more »
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Senior Software Engineer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Algo Capital Group
Senior Software Engineer A Global Systematic Trading Firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build out a next-generation trading systems. You will be involved in mission-critical projects in trade execution, application development and market data feed processing, shaping and directing the … deployed on Linux in short, frequent development cycles in proprietary software. Responsibilities Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of next-generation trading systems, focusing on trade execution, application development, and market data feed processing. Develop robust, high-performance software solutions in C++ within a Linux environment … of Linux operating system internals and experience with developing software for Linux platforms. Experience with multi-threaded programming and distributed application architecture. Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts, electronic trading protocols, market data feeds, and order execution strategies. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer more »
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Quantitative Research Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Algo Capital Group
Market Microstructure Our client is a leading Hedge Fund headquartered in London and is seeking a Quantitative Research Engineer to join their equities trading desk. The firms team integrates innovative technology and trading strategies, while utilizing a sophisticated research platform and development environment to realise consistent … market microstructure insights into trading systems and algorithms. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in market microstructure and algorithmic trading. Requirements: Proven experience working in a quantitative/engineering role within the financial industry, with a focus on market microstructure or market toxicity. … analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy) and version control systems (e.g., Git). Familiarity with low-latency trading systems, high-performance computing, and algorithmic trading strategies. Strong academic background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering subject from a leading more »
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Quantitative Trader

London Area, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
firm specialising in cross-asset high frequency futures trading. They are looking for a highly skilled and experienced trader work on building out algorithmic trading strategies. My client is looking for a candidate with a proven track record in developing and running a systematic futures trading … candidate to make use of my client’s excellent proprietary technology stack and infrastructure. About the role  Develop and build out of systematic trading strategy on one or more futures  Manage the build out of trading strategy, working alongside developers and engineers  Coming-up with new … cutting-edge trading ideas  Creating tools for data analysis of patterns About you  5+ years of quantitative trading experience in high-frequency trading of one or more Futures.  A MSc/PhD from a top-tier university  High confidence in their ability to create more »
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Software Engineer – Front Office Trading – Various Levels paying up to £120,000 Salary + Bonus

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Saragossa
isn’t a high-performance environment with complex problems. You’ll get plenty of interesting challenges, competing with the main players in options trading, but with a nicer environment where flexible working is the norm, as is flexible annual leave and various wellbeing policies designed to make sure … you have a healthy work/life balance. You’ll be coming into an environment where building high-quality trading applications is key. You’ll have an extremely supportive team of engineers alongside you where collaboration is part of the culture, as is a flat structure. There are … You’ll be using your experience in finance of any sort to build the new platforms, and any kind of experience in exchange connectivity, algorithmic trading system development, low latency trading or any other kind of electronic trading systems will be a highly more »
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Senior C++ Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Miller Maxwell Ltd
Senior C++ Developer - Highly successful propriety equities and algorithmic trading brokerage seeks to hire a Senior C++ Developer for their expanding team in London. The Senior C++ Developer will work on the client’s core trading engine as part of their core low-latency market … as one of the key global players within electronic trading. They are looking for a Senior C++ Developer with proven C++ programming experience with algorithmic and marker data-focused development experience. The Successful Senior C++ Developer will be expected to take ownership of all aspects of trading … for the Senior C++ Developer: At least five years commercial C++ development experience Financial Services environment experience. Experience within market data – low-latency or algorithmic-based environments. Python experience is highly beneficial. Multicasting - UDP - User Datagram Protocol - Network programming experience is highly beneficial. Unix - Linux - FIX Protocol - FIX connectivity more »
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Trading Application Support Analyst

London Area, United Kingdom
Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business
Trading Application Support (FIC) London, UK We are currently partnered with one of the world's leading global hedge funds who are looking for Trading Applications Support Analyst to join their team in London. A candidate in this role interfaces with all EMEA based trading teams, Technology teams, External vendors, Risk Management, Operations, Brokers. This firm are looking for a L1/L2 Trading Applications Support Analyst – FIC to provide trade support to all EMEA Trading Teams on the firm’s proprietary and external trading applications. You … will be responsible for resolving client and application issues stemming from use of their trading platforms to executing trades across global markets. The role will be focused on business support across fixed income products (FICC) Trading production support, Trade issue resolution, ad-hoc project, new user more »
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Rust Developer | Trading Technology

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Rust Developer | Crypto/Blockchain Trading Technology Location: London, UK – 5 days a week in office required Package: Base + Bonus + Equity We are working closely with a profitable, venture backed crypto tech company based in London, who specialise in the development of trading infrastructure … beyond. They seek a Software Engineer with a strong background in STEM and a passion for software development. While experience with low latency systems, algorithmic trading, or MEV is advantageous, a strong interest in these areas is essential. Their culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and encourages ownership … crucial role in developing their core infrastructure, working closely with the founders and having significant autonomy and impact. Responsibilities: Enhance their low-latency trading infrastructure Optimise core engine performance and network infrastructure Develop new features focused on transaction efficiency and advanced trading systems Skills: Proficient in more »
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C++ Quantitative/Software Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
a prestigious global investment management firm, seeking a skilled quantitative/software developer to join their team in London to work closely with trading and research functions. Key Responsibilities: You will be working within a trading desk (in opposition to core roles), which means that your … member of a Quant Dev team working closely with Quant Researchers and Quant Traders. A role with the potential to touch many aspects of algorithmic trading, including ultra-low-latency trading engine (tracking nanoseconds), research platform (Terabytes of data per day), and analytics infrastructure (Massive … an idea to a delivered solution Good communication skills in a dynamic environment Python highly desirable 2+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment desirable more »
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Senior eTrading Java Developer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Radley James
for an experienced Java Developer. You will be responsible for the architecture and development designing and developing new applications and improvements of the algo trading platform, engaging with other senior developers, product and the Business. What they are looking for: At least 5 years’ experience in algorithmic trading development experience At least 5 years’ experience developing trading platforms in Java Experience with Relational Databases Experience with collaboration tooling including Git, BitBucket, Confluence, etc. Experience with Fixed Income is ideal Experience in a similar front-office or high paced environment liaising with stakeholders. more »
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Quantitative Developer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
in the Quantitative Finance space. They have main Headquarters in London, Paris, New York and smaller offices in Dubai, Amsterdam and Sydney. Their trading operations are largely focused on running intraday …/HFT strategies with Equities, FX and Futures. Currently they have a top hiring need for an experience Quantitative Developer with solid experience in Algorithmic Trading and Algo Execution. The successful candidate will help build out and improve their new state of the art Trading … will include working on; a real time data research platform, a backtest engine with a high performance core, and various other mission critical trading services. Candidates will ideally have: A Bachelor/Master Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering. 5+ Years’ experience in a Quantitative Development/ more »
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Senior Java - eTrading Developer

EC2M, Bishopsgate, Greater London, United Kingdom
Retelligence
Do you have a passion for building high-performance trading systems and shaping the future of finance? We are working with a leading fintech company at the forefront of institutional digital asset investing to find a talented Java Software Engineer . In this role, you'll be : Designing … developing, and maintaining a cutting-edge e-trading platform for institutional investors. Leveraging your Java expertise to create efficient, scalable solutions for a complex and fast-paced financial landscape. Collaborating with a passionate team to revolutionize how institutions manage their digital asset portfolios. Here's what you'll … trading messaging protocols and real-time market data feeds. Knowledge of time-series databases commonly used in financial markets. A knack for algorithmic trading concepts and strategies. This is your chance to: Work on challenging and impactful projects that are shaping the future of a more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90000 - £150000/annum + Bonus + Benefits
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Associate/Middle C++ Developer - Hedge Fund

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
fund on the lookout for talented individuals to join their team. Our client is at the forefront of merging data, research, technology, and trading expertise to deliver exceptional returns for their investors. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in problem-solving environments, this could be the … for you. Your Role: As an Associate C++ Developer, you'll collaborate closely with Quant Researchers and Traders to drive innovation and excellence in algorithmic trading. From optimizing low-latency trading engines to managing terabytes of data per day in our research platform, you'll play a … in a quantitative trading environment If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to innovation in algorithmic trading, apply now more »
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Quantitative Strategist

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Albert Bow
Systematic Market Making Derivatives Strat | London | Hybrid My client is a prominent market-making and programmatic trading company established in 2013, operating within the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency trading. With a global presence spanning over 5 countries and a team of over 200 professionals, they provide substantial liquidity … to cryptocurrency protocols and exchanges daily. My client has earned a reputation for exceptional service, expertise, and tailored trading capabilities, fostering long-term relationships with cryptocurrency communities and traditional investors. About the Role: My client is seeking an experienced front office quantitative strategist with expertise in derivatives to … production analytics code base for their global trading operations. Responsibilities: Develop and analyze models for derivative pricing Create data-driven solutions for algorithmic trading strategies, focusing on options Conduct quantitative research and strategy development Support trading desk with analytics across business lines Contribute more »
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Algorithmic Trading
London
10th Percentile
£39,750
25th Percentile
£110,000
Median
£140,000
75th Percentile
£155,000
90th Percentile
£166,250