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The Quant Trading team is responsible for trading and managing risks associated with different crypto products, including spots and derivatives. The team develops and implements trading strategies in fast-paced and complex trading environments. Job Responsibilities Conduct pricing/execution/hedging to facilitate flow business by leveraging our automated trading infrastructure. Expand automated trading business to new trading products and venues, calibrate and fine tune the performance Research and backtest to improve our pricing and execution algorithms Conduct daily market sentiment, risk exposure, P&L and reporting Conduct post trade analysis of trading strategies and algo performance Work with trading developers to improve our pricing/execution/… booking logic Job Requirements Master's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance or related disciplines 5+ years of trading experience is preferred Think critically and strive for continuous improvement Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and excellent organization skills Familiar with Python and have a keen interest to expand your technical skills Empowered to More ❯

in London with a flexible hybrid working model. You'll be part of a high-performing team focused on delivering secure, high-performance, and scalable solutions to support institutional trading platforms. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain low-latency eFX trading systems using high-performance Java (e.g., lock-free, low-GC techniques). Design and implement fault-tolerant system … architectures with <40 microseconds one-way latency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evolve architecture and engineering practices. Influence technical strategy, ensuring alignment with product and trading goals. Contribute to the evolution of FX pricing and risk management capabilities. Required Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in core Java , including low-latency, high-throughput systems. Deep understanding of modern … CPU architecture , cache optimization , and Linux performance tuning . In-depth experience with networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX. Familiarity with quantitative finance , algorithmic trading , and implementing controls in automated trading systems. Proven experience with DevOps , Agile methodologies , TDD , and use of CI/CD tools. Background in API design and automated testing frameworks. More ❯

enhance their development and expand our remit and a growing business. Why is this role important to us: State Streets eFX business is a global team providing electronic fully automated trading facilities for clients 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, typically transacting billions of dollars of foreign exchange currency daily. We employ cutting edge quantitative and … algorithmic trading techniques, as well as the latest technology to engage in high frequency trading and analysis. Selecting an intern to be part of the eFX Market Making team is important to us because it is a great opportunity to get exposure and a basic understanding of an electronic trading business. Program dates: 22nd June 2026 – 28th … the office. What you will be responsible for: As a placement summer intern, you will: Work closely with members of the eFX Market Making desk, quantitative analysts, developers, FX trading, FX sales, research and other senior staff as mentors to gain an understanding of the FX Business and show initiative. Learn about the Client Base and perform detailed analysis More ❯

GBP + £70,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Our client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally. They are a highly interdisciplinary firm, operating around the intersection of trading, quant … modelling and technology. Their trades are facilitated by state-of-the-art infrastructure which handles their larger trading volumes easily. Role: Using the firms automated trading framework to research and apply strategies Using progressive statistical approaches to analyse data and ascertain opportunities for trading To build upon and develop strong understanding of market structures of the More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

Software Engineer - Up to £300,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to £300,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of More ❯

Software Engineer - Up to £300,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to £300,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of More ❯

Quantitative Researcher - Up to £300,000 Title : Quantitative Researcher Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Compensation : Up to £300,000 Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a demonstrable background of iterating rapidly on complex mathematical experiments. It … will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production brand new models, often from scratch. Role : You will build upon existing models as well as design new trading algorithms to increase profitability Work closely with a close-knit team of Traders, Engineers and Computer Scientists This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your More ❯

Quantitative Researcher - Up to £300,000 Title : Quantitative Researcher Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Compensation : Up to £300,000 Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a demonstrable background of iterating rapidly on complex mathematical experiments. It … will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production brand new models, often from scratch. Role : You will build upon existing models as well as design new trading algorithms to increase profitability Work closely with a close-knit team of Traders, Engineers and Computer Scientists This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your More ❯

technologies using platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta's LLaMA, and emerging multi-modal models. Design and deploy autonomous agentic AI systems for financial applications, including self-optimizing models and automated compliance monitoring. Represent our client as an AI thought leader at industry events, conferences, and client engagements. Demonstrate expertise in LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, LLaMA) with practical implementations across More ❯

Front Office Developer - Multi-Asset Trading | London £Competitive + High Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) Permanent Role Represented by Robert Half Limited Ready to combine your STEAM mindset with cutting-edge trading innovation? Join a leading global trading firm as a Front Office Developer, where you … ll design and build the next generation of high-performance systems, algorithms, and data-driven solutions that power live trading decisions across asset classes. You'll collaborate with world-class developers and quants, gaining exceptional exposure to both technology and markets all within a culture that rewards innovation and impact. What You'll Do Design, build, and enhance trading algorithms across multiple desks Support and evolve Interest Rate Options trading platforms Automate pricing, risk, and data pipelines in real time Develop and maintain time-series databases to deliver deep insights Shape the architecture and performance of front-office systems What You'll Bring A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEAM discipline 3+ More ❯

Front Office Developer - Multi-Asset Trading | London £Competitive + High Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) Permanent Role Represented by Robert Half Limited Ready to combine your STEAM mindset with cutting-edge trading innovation? Join a leading global trading firm as a Front Office Developer, where you … ll design and build the next generation of high-performance systems, algorithms, and data-driven solutions that power live trading decisions across asset classes. You'll collaborate with world-class developers and quants, gaining exceptional exposure to both technology and markets all within a culture that rewards innovation and impact. What You'll Do Design, build, and enhance trading algorithms across multiple desks Support and evolve Interest Rate Options trading platforms Automate pricing, risk, and data pipelines in real time Develop and maintain time-series databases to deliver deep insights Shape the architecture and performance of front-office systems What You'll Bring A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEAM discipline 3+ More ❯

work onsite at client locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a project team structure. About Us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together … leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is More ❯

Software Engineer - Up to £300,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge Pay : Up to £300,000 with huge potential to increase Company : A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of More ❯

/20 | Linux | Low-Latency | Equities | Python - Permanent Central London | Onsite 5 Days We're seeking experienced C++ Quantitative Developers (Senior & Lead) to design and implement ultra-low-latency trading systems within a fast-paced equities technology environment. Key Skills & Experience: Strong C++ (11/17/20+) with Multithreading & asynchronous programming. Deep knowledge of Linux internals & networking . … Experience with low-latency, Real Time trading systems . Background in equities trading/execution algorithms . Familiarity with Python for quantitative research (desirable). Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OOP). Role Highlights: Develop execution algorithms, order management, connectivity & messaging systems. Collaborate directly with trading teams to optimise execution performance. Build robust, resilient, and … high-performance trading infrastructure. Contribute to automated testing, performance benchmarking, and tooling. Permanent Role - Central London (Onsite 5 Days) Apply Now If you're an experienced C++ developer with low-latency trading expertise, we'd love to hear from you. More ❯

trade floor support role. Experience providing VIP support. Confidence with Microsoft and Apple platforms, VMware, Citrix, Intune, Jamf, and Azure. Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or other market data/trading applications. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Splunk, or similar). Calm under pressure, with a professional approach. Why join: Grow your career at a market-leading hedge fund. Work More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯