Algorithmic Trading Jobs in the UK

67 Algorithmic Trading Jobs in the UK

Senior Quantitative Analyst

St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Understanding Recruitment
have a knack for working closely with financial and software development teams to help solve complex challenges? Join a major sports betting and trading company as a Senior Quantitative Analyst using the C# tech stack as they expand across Europe. You'll have the opportunity to delve into … areas like FX trading, sports trading, crypto, working on brand new projects within their financial trading room. Day-to-day, this role offers the opportunity to: Develop and implement complex mathematical models and algorithms for sports trading and risk management using C#. … SQL Experiencetaking ownership of your projects: from designing and implementing solutions to business problems without tech specs, carrying out stress tests, developing automated trading systems etc. Experience mentoring and guiding Junior team members If you think you are a strong fit and would like to learn more, apply more »
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AWS Solutions Architect

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
We're in search of a Solutions Architect to join our client’s Trading Systems Infrastructure team. Our client is a global leading trading firm takes a research approach to trading, having built an ultra-sophisticated computing environment for R&D, being at the … forefront of innovation in algo trading. The role focuses on crafting and refining trading infrastructure for optimized low-latency trading, whether it's on-premise or in the cloud. We're seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect with strong expertise in AWS. This role plays a … pivotal part in delivering scalable, secure, and reliable solutions on their AWS Linux-based crypto trading platform. Responsibilities: Define, standardize, and implement technical requirements for high-frequency crypto trading systems on AWS, emphasizing performance and reliability. Seamlessly integrate new solutions with existing systems, bridging both on more »
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Senior Developer

United Kingdom
Growing Start Up
Series A funding. It is a tech-focused company that blends the best practices of tech startups with profound knowledge in high-frequency trading (HFT) and traditional finance. It's more than just a trading firm; my client operates as a professional outfit, led by strong … You have startup experience, able to handle a challenging, ever-changing environment. You have solid experience in high performance computing (in high frequency trading and/or low latency environments). Your work ethic is excellent and you are able to work autonomously and as part of a … to documentation, including technical specifications, user manuals, and training materials where requested Leadership Responsibilities: Develop risk parameters and risk management systems for the trading desk Collaborate with technology and data teams to develop and implement trading algorithms Monitor and analyse trading performance metrics for more »
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Head of Information Technology

London Area, United Kingdom
Harrington Starr
Tech Lead – Head of Solutions. JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, CSS, Restful API’s, Web Development, Trading Systems, WEB API tool kits, OOP (java, c#, c++) Perm Roles – Total Comp - £200’000 plus benefits Harrington Starr is proud to Partner with a Global Leading Financial Technology Vendor that specialise in … building innovating apps that is used across the finance and banking trading community to help process trading faster and safely across a range of distributed networks. The company is a highly innovative organisation with technology as the key driver. They are a multi Technology firm and … of Cross Asset classes – Equities, FICC, Futures & Options. Experience with 3rd Party vendor Apps – Sophis, Bloomberg, Murex Experience of Front Office Risk and Algo Trading methods Experience of Pre and Post Trading Services. Strong written and verbal commutation Skills. We are looking for Tech Evangelist – Lead more »
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Quantitative Trading DevOps Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Quantitative Trading DevOps Engineer Our client are at the cutting edge of Quantitative Algorithmic Trading. They are a group of Mathematicians and Engineers pushing what is possible with the latest technologies and original research into the intersection of finance and technology. They are looking for a DevOps … Trading Engineer to take ownership of their Cloud-based Trading Infrastructure creating and fine tuning the environment for their code, production and tooling. This DevOps Trading Engineer must be a IaC/CloudNative evangelist. Ideally, this person will probably come from a background of … electronic Trading but if you are passionate and talented with IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) then apply. This firm work on an AWS environment and they need someone who knows the technology inside out. Responsibilities Manage, Fine- tune the firms trading infra. Automate real-time and batch more »
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Execution Trader

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Quant Capital
Execution Trader - Equities/Commodities/Index Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a trader to join their low latency trading team. Our client is a leading quant prop trading and market-making business. They operate across CFD's, Commodities … and Equities. The Execution Trader will: • Work closely with the Head of Trading and the Quant Team and assist in the design and development of new trading algorithms. • Trade Execution both manual and algo • Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges • Client Trading Support • Improve … because they enjoy what they’re doing. Traders MUST have: STEM Degree, Masters or PhD from a top University Globally Experience in instituational trading Experience executing trades and taking positions This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Trader to join a growing trading business at more »
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Lead Crypto Quantitative Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Thurn Partners
About We're working in partnership with one of 2023's best performing hedgefunds to support a high-volatility ranking, crypto trading desk, positioned in the top 5% cryptos on the market. We're seeking a senior, entrepreneurially-minded QD with front-office experience to lead the team … responsible for developing our client's quant tech stack. The team sits on the trading desk, facing systematic research and trading teams. Therefore, projects run in parallel with those of QRs/PMs/Traders and require strong collaboration between these teams to fully optimise systematic … and tools. Projects including but not limited to: design and prototyping of infrastructure/tools for use by systematic quantitative researchers and traders. algo-trading systems across data risk, live-trading, post trade Engaging live, on-chain data feeds to enable integration of DeFi venues Profile more »
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Trader - Market Making

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Quant Capital
Trader - CFD Market Making Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a trader to join their low latency trading team. Our client is a leading quant prop trading and market-making business. They operate across CFD's, Commodities and Equities. The … Junior Trader will: Work closely with the Head of Trading and the quant team and assist in the design and development of new trading algorithms. Trade execution,manual or algo execution Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges Improve/maintain existing strategies Work with senior traders … because they enjoy what they’re doing. Traders MUST have: STEM Degree, Masters or PhD from a top University Globally Experience in instituational trading Exposure to CFD, futures, swaps, options a bonus This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Trader to join a growing trading more »
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Quant Developer - C++ - Execution Algo's - Hedge Fund

London Area, United Kingdom
Vertus Partners
Join the Pinnacle of Quantitative Trading: C++ Developer Opportunity at a Global Hedge Fund! Are you an accomplished C++ Developer with a background in mid-frequency execution platforms? Here's an exceptional chance to play a pivotal role within one of the world's leading Hedge Funds! We … code, specifically tailored for mid-frequency execution platforms, to enhance our trading strategies. Work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to optimise algorithmic performance across diverse asset classes. Qualifications: Profound expertise in C++ development, showcasing a solid grasp of data structures and algorithms. Proven track record in … algorithmic execution, particularly on mid-frequency platforms within a financial context. Familiarity with Cross-Asset trading and an enthusiasm for staying at the forefront of quantitative trading technologies. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Benefits: Competitive more »
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Software Engineer

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Campbell North
Software Engineer (C++) | Quantitative Trading Job Title : Software Engineer (C++) Location : London (Hybrid) Compensation : £125,000 - £250,000 plus bonuses (DOE) A leading technology-focused and data-driven trading firm are looking for a talented software engineer (C++) to join their growing team in London. This … is a chance to become a part of a top team that is expanding and improving their state-of-the-art quantitative trading platform. This is a hands-on role, working closely with experienced PMs, quants, and … engineers, acquiring priceless knowledge and expertise in all of the main financial markets. You will also have the ability to touch many areas of algorithmic trading. Who you are: A software engineer with 4+ years professional experience with modern C++ (C++ 17 or later) in a Linux environment. Good more »
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Lead Data Scientist

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Eames Consulting
in the London office. Responsibilities: Devising cutting-edge algorithms and models to extract actionable insights from vast datasets, enabling valuable predictions for our trading teams. Collaborating closely with trading teams to pinpoint potential prediction targets and pertinent datasets. Conducting preliminary research to evaluate the feasibility and … potential success of identified targets. Engineering and constructing sophisticated, production-ready machine learning algorithms integral to daily trading decisions and operations. Key Qualifications: Extensive expertise in implementing deep learning and advanced machine learning techniques specifically within finance. Experience managing a team of Junior Data scientists Proficiency in data … forecasting, analysis, prediction, and deriving trading signals from datasets. Extensive hands-on experience with TensorFlow (and/or Keras), scikit-learn, and related tools, coupled with a strong command of Python. Robust analytical and mathematical abilities essential for model development and validation. Exceptional problem-solving skills capable of more »
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Java Software Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
UMATR
with a leading crypto market maker to find an exceptional java engineer to work on a host of greenfield projects around their OTC trading platform. Your Role: We're looking for an exceptional Java Developer to join an elite engineering team, where you'll spearhead the development of … connect the dots between requirements and real-world applications. You’ll start with enhancing trading connectivity and rapidly evolve to mastering algo trading and latency optimisations. We Need You to Have: A solid 4+ years in Java development for front office trading systems. A … expertise in low pause GC techniques, FIX, REST, Websockets, and ideally, Python. Deep knowledge in the nuts and bolts of electronic market making, algo trading, and high-frequency trading. A self-driven attitude ready to thrive autonomously or in a team. **Please note this role cannot offer sponsorship more »
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Junior DevOps Engineer - Hedge fund

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Thurn Partners
DevOps Engineer (1 - 5 years experience) Title: DevOps Engineer (Platforms) Industry: Quantitative/High-Frequency Trading Salary: £60,000 - £100,000 + additional performance bonuses Location: City of London, London Tech stack: Linux, Python, Bash, AWS, Ansible, Docker, Systemd, Chef, Terraform This opportunity is for someone with … years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering or Platform Engineering to join a small, innovative and forward-thinking business with a key focus on algorithmic and quantitative trading. This is the foremost systems engineering team based out of one of the leading trading companies. You will join more »
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Production Support Manager

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stanford Black Limited
/Credit eTrading production support to lead a global team of technologists. You'll be working closely with senior stakeholders within the business, trading floors and technology to deliver seamless support services across a range of eTrading applications and execution … services, directly impacting the bottom line of the firm. Required skills: Minimum 3 years' experience managing a production support function for eTrading/Algo trading across Fixed Income/Rates/Credit or similar. Experience with market data connectivity e.g. Bloomberg, MarkitWire, Reuters etc. Understanding of end-to more »
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Lead Data Engineer – Help grow a department – up to £500,000 Total Compensation

London Area, United Kingdom
Saragossa
team and build it from the ground up. First up, you’re going to need to have done something similar before within finance, ideally algorithmic or systematic trading, with ETFs. You’re going to be given total autonomy to build the team in the way you want. … an idea of what will be best. Strong financial data experience will be required and it’s likely this will be from a trading environment. This is a well-known, well-respected firm in the trading space. Along with being given the flexibility and autonomy to more »
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Product Owner

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Think Huge Ltd
+/- 2 hours of UK time zone Benefits : 25 days holiday, 5 sick days, Annual Bonus Experience in retail broker or prop trading firm is a must! Who We Are: At our company, innovation is in our DNA. We’re tech-centric from the top-down. Since … a diverse team of nearly 70 talented individuals around the globe, we’re pioneers in the fintech sector. We specialise in hosting solutions for algorithmic traders and build bespoke trading analytics and education platforms for both B2C and B2B applications. We’re also investing in AI solutions more »
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Infrastructure Security Engineer - £300k Package

London Area, United Kingdom
Lawrence Harvey
Very Strong Bonuses (c£300k total comp) Location – London (in office minimum 4 days per week) I’m currently working with an elite Algo-Trading firm who are looking for an experienced Security Engineer to help build out and fine-tune their internal Cyber Defence capability, ensuring they … are protected from both internal and external threat actors. Experience working within a financial markets (trading, hedge fund, asset manager, etc) or similar organization where the majority of the software infrastructure is on-prem will be essential. They are looking for someone who can understand how vendor tooling … to work alongside an incredibly talented team of engineers, building a truly state of the art security infrastructure capability, within a genuinely elite Algo-Trading firm. Key Responsibilities Build out and fine-tune internal security infrastructure to protect against both internal and external cyber threat actors. Building, developing more »
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Algorithmic Trading
10th Percentile
£54,750
25th Percentile
£92,500
Median
£140,000
75th Percentile
£155,000
90th Percentile
£165,375