22 of 22 Proprietary Trading Jobs in the UK

C++ Software Engineer - Relocation to Amsterdam

Hiring Organisation
Elevate Partners
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
C++ Software Engineer | Proprietary Trading | Amsterdam Elevate Partners are partnered with a global leading prop trading firm currently seeking experienced C++ Software Engineers to join their high-performing technology team in Amsterdam. Technology sits at the core of the business, with proprietary systems driving … environments Familiarity with Python scripting Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes environments This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most technically sophisticated proprietary trading environments globally, working on mission-critical systems alongside some of the strongest engineering and trading talent in the market. ...

Graduate Trade Desk Engineer- 2026 Start

Hiring Organisation
Quant Capital
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Graduate Trade Desk Engineer August 2026 Start Quant Capital is recruiting a Graduate Trading Technology Engineer for a leading proprietary trading firm based in London. The firm combines advanced technology, applied mathematics, and rigorous research to trade global financial markets. Technology is a core competitive … traders, researchers, and engineers work closely to solve complex problems in real time. This role blends technical development, analytical problem-solving, and live trading support. You will help ensure trading systems operate smoothly while contributing tools, automation, and process improvements that support quantitative strategies. Working with ...

Quantitative Developer

Hiring Organisation
Understanding Recruitment
Location
United Kingdom
Fully Remote 🏦 Low Latency Trading Systems We’re currently hiring a Quant Dev to work on the systems underpinning a global proprietary trading firm. This role sits at the intersection of quantitative research, trading logic, and high-performance C++ engineering, with a strong … focus on building and optimising latency-sensitive trading systems operating under real production load. The environment is highly technical and engineering-driven, with engineers working very closely alongside traders and researchers on live trading infrastructure and strategy development. The Role The trading team ...

Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Quant Capital
Location
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Trading Desk Operations Engineer - Summer 2026 start Our client is a top tier global proprietary trading firm that blends advanced technology, quantitative rigour and deep market expertise. It is a place where sharp thinkers thrive. You will work alongside highly capable, intellectually driven people … This environment suits graduates who have excelled academically and want to apply their intelligence in a fast, practical and technical setting. As a Trading Desk Operations Engineer you sit directly within the trading and research group. You support live trading, improve operational workflows ...

C++ Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Durlston Partners
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
C++ Software Engineer – High-Frequency Trading A systematic trading firm of similar calibre to leading names in the space is seeking exceptional C++ Software Engineers to join its world-class engineering team. This is a hybrid position, open to candidates based in London … environments such as trading, networking, gaming, or real-time systems Solid background in Linux development and networking protocols Previous experience in HFT, proprietary trading, or quantitative finance is highly desirable but not essential What’s on Offer: Top-tier compensation, including performance-based bonuses Opportunity ...

C++ HFT Developer

Hiring Organisation
Harrington Starr
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Software Engineer – Low Latency/Trading Systems London | Office-Based | Permanent A high-performing proprietary trading firm is looking to hire a Software Engineer to join its core engineering team building the systems that power live trading across global electronic markets. This … complex technical problems where speed, reliability and precision matter. The business operates across multiple asset classes and regions, using data-driven and systematic trading strategies in a fast-paced environment. The Opportunity You’ll work on the firm’s core trading technology stack, helping design ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Understanding Recruitment
Location
United Kingdom
Engineer 📍 Fully Remote 🏦 Low Latency Trading Infrastructure We’re currently hiring Senior C++ Engineers to work on the systems underpinning a global proprietary trading firm. This is a backend engineering role focused on building and optimising low-latency infrastructure operating under real production load. … work sits close to the trading side of the business and centres around performance, reliability, throughput, and systems scalability. The environment is highly technical and engineering-driven, with a strong focus on solving complex infrastructure and optimisation problems. The Role You’ll be working on the core systems ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Platform Recruitment Limited
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Senior Software Engineer - Up to £250,000 - Cambridge Title : Senior Software Engineer Company : Proprietary HFT Location : Cambridge (Hybrid) Pay : Up to £250,000 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 delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery. It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype ...

HFT Developer

Hiring Organisation
Harrington Starr
Location
United Kingdom
Company A high-performance proprietary trading firm operating across global digital asset markets. The business has been profitable since inception and runs a lean, engineering-led team focused on building and optimising low-latency trading systems. They operate with a flat structure, minimal bureaucracy … strong emphasis on technical excellence and ownership. The Role You will join a small, highly technical team building and optimising real-time trading systems. This is a hands-on C++ role focused on: Real-time market data processing High-throughput, low-latency systems Trading infrastructure ...

Senior Network Engineer - WAN + Automation : Trading Firm : CCDE/CCIE : £150-200k+

Hiring Organisation
Hunter Bond
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
elite global hedge fund are now seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work on it’s trading infrastructure. To apply, you will ideally be CCIE qualified with a strong background in low latency and multicast networks. Our client is a leading global market … maker with an emphasis on technology to match. They seek an experienced profile who would look to build ultra-fast and reliable connectivity to proprietary trading technology, invariably around a bleeding edge Cisco environment. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and troubleshoot global network infrastructure Design ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Harrington Starr
Location
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Senior C# Engineer City of London (On-site) Permanent | £90,000 – £120,000 We’re partnered with an innovative proprietary trading firm in the City of London that is hiring a Senior C# Software Engineer . You’ll work on greenfield projects, cutting-edge technology, and play … part in shaping systems that directly influence trading performance. Key Benefits Competitive salary with a strong benefits package Work on greenfield projects where your ideas genuinely shape the outcome Exposure to the latest .NET technologies in a high-performance trading environment Clear opportunities for career growth ...

C++ Developer - Investment Tools and Signals

Hiring Organisation
Newton Colmore
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
searching for strong C++ expertise, coupled with industry knowledge and a naturally curious mindset. The Ideal industry experience would be from a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm or from a more general fintech background. The team like to hire people who are coachable and the ideal experience ...

Head of Risk Technology - Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund - CTO Visibility - Up to £600k TC

Hiring Organisation
Mondrian Alpha
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
opaque black‐box risk. Candidate Profile Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in risk or quant technology at a top‐tier hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank or electronic market‐maker, including a track record of delivering production platforms rather than only prototypes. Strong hands‐on engineering ...

Recruitment Consultant - Placement

Hiring Organisation
Anson McCade
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
leading global talent search firm specialising in Quantitative Research, Quantitative Trading, and Technology. We partner with top-tier investment banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading houses, asset managers, fintech firms, and boutique financial companies across Europe, North America, and APAC. As our success continues to grow ...

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Financial Markets

Hiring Organisation
Rule Recruitment
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50,000
information technology, trading technology, quant analytics, and fintech . They work with elite clients across investment banks, hedge funds, fintechs, and proprietary trading firms , offering unrivalled exposure to some of the biggest players in the finance and tech industries. Based in the heart of London ...

Machine Learning Quant - Start Up

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Central London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
They are aiming to launch next year and are currently hiring in Miami, London and Milan. Description -- Role: expected to contribute to production grade proprietary trading systems, deploy state of the art AI/ML, develop novel AI/ML models, experiment with and develop novel trading ...

Head of Market Data

Hiring Organisation
Attribution Search
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Head of Market Data A high‐performance proprietary trading firm is seeking a Head of Market Data to lead its global market data strategy. Responsibilities Lead the firm’s market data strategy, roadmap, and KPIs. Oversee data sourcing, cost control, and vendor diversification. Manage licensing, reporting, audits … firm’s data catalogue and build an enterprise‐wide data inventory. Ensure compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Partner closely with Trading, Technology, Legal, and Finance teams. Identify and evaluate new and alternative data sources to support trading. Drive process improvements and automation, including ...

Junior C# Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Quant Capital
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Junior C# Developer Trading Systems £80,000 Plus Bonus + yearly Ski Trip Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Junior C# Developer with experience of Trading or Financial Services to join our high profile client. I am looking at junior engineers … keen on learning back office and settlement systems before moving into trading development. Our client is a well known hedge fund, Prop trading business and market maker. They are 80 people in London and have a family feel. They run around £1 billion. This role will ...

C++ Engineer - HFT Prop Trading

Hiring Organisation
Bonhill Partners
Location
City of London, Greater London, UK
Bonhill Partners are currently supporting an industry leading HFT Prop Trading firm in their search for a C++ Engineer to join their London Office. The role requires a highly capable technologist with an excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, distributed systems. The candidate … will require strong programming capability in C++ as the team look to enhance the in-house trading system. Required Skills: Strong C++ Linux Experience in building high performance, ultra low-latency trading systems Computer Science Degree & strong background in computer science fundamentals The role offers ...

C++ Developer

Hiring Organisation
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
C++, Market Connectivity, SOR, Low Latency, Systematic Trading McGregor Boyall are partnered with a leading systematic trading fund operating within the London market. This tech-driven investment manager uses highly algorithmic strategies to generate returns and is currently expanding after a strong 2025. The successful applicant … will be a key member of the global Market Connectivity team , building and enhancing market access systems, for all spectrums of the trading business. The role will cover design, development, validation, deployment, and production support of trading gateways and market data handlers to global exchanges ...

Quantitative Developer

Hiring Organisation
Fionics
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Quantitative Developer - London/Remote 40+ leading quant firms seeking top-tier developers. Multiple immediate openings. What you'll do: Build low-latency trading systems and infrastructure Develop quantitative libraries and research platforms Optimize execution algorithms and risk systems Requirements: 2+ years quant dev or HFT experience Expert … systems knowledge Our network: Pay: $180K-$2M+ based on experience Locations: London, Remote Focus: Ultra-low latency, systematic platforms, research infrastructure From prop trading tech to systematic fund platforms. Ready to build the future of trading? Apply now for confidential discussions. ...

Software Engineer (Prop Trading Firm)

Hiring Organisation
Radley James
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
global trading firm looking for a DeFi developer to join a small, highly technical trading team building high-performance systems that operate directly on decentralized markets. The role is hands-on and focused on building production systems in Rust and Python, covering execution, on-chain integrations … performance-critical components where latency and reliability are key. There is strong end-to-end ownership and clear visibility across the full trading stack. They are looking for someone with a solid software engineering background and several years of experience (typically around 3–7). Experience with trading ...