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models into live trading environments. Optimise inference latency and robustness; ensure models behave safely under live market conditions. Continuously refine model quality through systematic backtesting, live evaluation, and monitoring. Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or similar quantitative discipline. Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ...

technology, and have the drive to push through complex initiatives. Attention to detail and defensive programming experience. Help research and implement strategies & signals logics, backtesting and simulation, libraries, and processing frameworks. Develop tooling to analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities and to monitor impact ...

surfaces) Pricing models for new instruments and products Trading strategy development and optimisation Risk modelling alongside the Risk team (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) Backtesting frameworks and model validation Customer behaviour modelling, pricing strategy and product launch support Collaborating with product teams to translate quantitative insights into customer-facing decisions ...

workflows, or model development infrastructure Strong Linux development experience Experience building agentic AI systems — tool use, orchestration, and evaluation High Valued Experience Experience with backtesting and awareness of common research pitfalls such as overfitting, lookahead bias, and survivorship bias Understanding of systematic trading strategies and quantitative research workflows Knowledge ...

implement strategies that capture inefficiencies and optimise execution across electronic markets Work with large datasets to perform rigorous statistical analysis, signal generation, and backtesting Partner closely with traders to translate market insights into quantitative strategies Collaborate with technology teams to deploy models into production systems, ensuring low-latency and high ...

algorithmic trading platform. You will leverage AI, mathematical finance, and market microstructure research to drive execution capabilities across the EMEA region. The role emphasizes backtesting, model validation with Python and kdb+, and close collaboration with Sales Trading and technology teams, while ensuring strong risk governance and regulatory compliance. #J ...

Help to lead the development and global rollout of our research framework for defining and training models through various optimization procedures (supervised learning, backtesting etc.), as well as its integration with our platform for deploying and running those models in production Partner with Quantitative Researchers to conduct research: test hypotheses ...

Help to lead the development and global rollout of our research framework for defining and training models through various optimization procedures (supervised learning, backtesting etc.), as well as its integration with our platform for deploying and running those models in production Partner with Quantitative Researchers to conduct research: test hypotheses ...

surfaces) Pricing models for new instruments and products Trading strategy development and optimisation Risk modelling alongside the Risk team (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) Backtesting frameworks and model validation Customer behaviour modelling, pricing strategy and product launch support Collaborating with product teams to translate quantitative insights into customer-facing decisions ...

maintaining high-performance C# applications used across research, risk management, and live trading. • Collaborating with quants to implement complex pricing models and robust backtesting frameworks. • Enhancing data processing pipelines and contributing to the continuous performance optimization of internal systems. • Gaining deep exposure to financial markets, electronic trading systems, and quantitative ...

learn C++. Experience in C++ is a strong plus Candidate must have strong interest and motivation to work with machine learning, deep learning, backtesting platform design and development technologies. Prior experience is not required but will be considered as a strong plus. Strong understanding and experience with Linux system programming ...

modern data architectures, such as data lakes or lakehouse environments, and platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, or similar tools. Exposure to performance analytics, benchmark analysis, backtesting, or investment research methodologies. Experience using AI-enabled tools or automation techniques to scale analytical workflows, improve efficiency, or enhance research output. Knowledge of index ...

Qualifications Familiarity with modern data architectures, such as data lakes orlakehouseenvironments, and platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, or similar tools. Exposure toperformance analytics, benchmark analysis,backtesting, or investment research methodologies. Experience using AI-enabled tools or automation techniques to scale analytical workflows, improve efficiency, or enhance research output. Knowledge of index ...

modern data architectures, such as data lakes or lakehouse environments, and platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, or similar tools. Exposure to performance analytics, benchmark analysis, backtesting, or investment research methodologies. Experience using AI-enabled tools or automation techniques to scale analytical workflows, improve efficiency, or enhance research output. Knowledge of index ...

electronic trading tooling for FX Options. You will work closely with Quantitative Research and Technology to prototype, validate models, and deliver pricing, execution, and backtesting capabilities. The role requires strong coding skills (Python/C++), a solid FX derivatives background, and a track record delivering production changes ...

role in developing, and eventually trading, intraday algo strategies as the desk builds out its systematic footprint. Partner with the team on model validation, backtesting and risk analytics across the intraday book. Your profile: A minimum of 3+ years in the short-term prop power trading space. Strong Python proficiency. ...

identify and validate alpha opportunities within global equity markets. Take ownership of the full research lifecycle, including signal generation, data analysis, strategy development, backtesting, optimisation, and deployment into production. Source, assess, and integrate new datasets to enhance predictive models and improve stock return forecasting. Monitor, maintain, and enhance live trading ...

using techniques like quantization and distillation. Operational Frameworks & Rigor: Tailor Golden Datasets and leaderboards with minimal supervision, and implement rigorous validation automation (such as backtesting and slice-based evaluation) to prevent data leakage, over‐fitting, and production regressions. Engineering Partnership & Handovers: Collaborate closely with Engineering Leads to ensure compute/ ...

research EMEA equity microstructure and help shape our directional trading strategy across global markets. The role involves building scalable systems in Java and Rust, backtesting with Python and kdb+, collaborating with Sales Trading, Execution Advisory, and Technology teams, and maintaining governance with Risk #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

research and portfolio production in a Linux environment. You will contribute to a multi‐year platform initiative designed to support large‐scale data processing, backtesting, and ML workflows. The role emphasizes writing production‐quality Python, with opportunities to apply C++ expertise. Strong collaboration with researchers and PMs is essential ...

their private banking/wealth management clients. You will be working to quantify a portfolio and signal impact of data changes, including backtesting, drift analysis and rebalancing implications. The scope explicitly includes signal and portfolio impact, rebalancing optimisation and backtest replication. \n You will compare current vs target data effects ...

/Responsibilities: Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in equity markets End-to-end development: alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return predictions Maintain and improve the portfolio trading in the production environment Requirements ...

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Description \n Python Quant Dev - Cash Equities/Algo/Backtesting/Trading/Market Making \n Responsibilities \n \n \n Research and analyse trading outcomes to assess effectiveness of execution strategies \n \n Build and refine quantitative models to improve algorithmic trading performance \n \n Implement elements of trading ...

Actual P&L, Hypothetical P&L, Risk Theoretical P&L); Analysing and explaining the daily/weekly P&Ls variations; Producing regulatory VaR & RIM Backtesting components and exception reports; Computing the market risk reserves and reporting their variation on a monthly basis; Computing the Day one for the new \"unobservable ...