Quantitative Finance Jobs in the UK

1 to 25 of 38 Quantitative Finance Jobs in the UK

Quant Trader - Execution

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
IG KnowHow
Trader - Execution will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing execution algorithms and strategies for our firm's systematic trading and market making activities. Reporting to the Head of Quantitative Trading, this role combines deep technical expertise in trade execution methodologies with market microstructure knowledge to minimize trading costs, market impact, and slippage while maximizing the efficiency of our … manage execution quality metrics across different market conditions Partner with technology teams to implement and optimize execution infrastructure Report on execution performance and provide insights to the Head of Quantitative Trading Mentor junior quantitative researchers and analysts on execution methodologies Qualifications Education & Experience Advanced degree ( Masters or PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related … quantitative field 3+ years of experience in execution algorithms, electronic trading, or related quantitative finance roles Proven track record of developing and implementing successful execution strategies Experience in multiple asset classes with depth in at least one major market Strong understanding of market microstructure and order book dynamics Technical Skills Proficiency in programming languages used in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Quantitative Analysis

London, United Kingdom
IG Index Limited
Head of Quantitative Analysis page is loaded Head of Quantitative Analysis Apply locations Cannon Street, London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R_15163 Job Title Head of Quantitative Analysis Job Description So, who are we? We're IG Group . We are a publicly - traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile … functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth. Your role in the Team's Success The Head of Quantitative Analysis will lead our firm's quantitative research and analytical capabilities, overseeing the development, validation, and enhancement of quantitative models and analytical frameworks across multiple asset classes. … support the firm's trading and risk management objectives , across its derivatives business . What you'll do Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction for the firm's quantitative analysis function, identifying new analytical opportunities, methodologies, and technological advancements Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative analysts and researchers Collaborate with senior leadership to align quantitative More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Quantitative Analysis (London)

Hanwell, Greater London, UK
IG Index Limited
Head of Quantitative Analysis page is loaded Head of Quantitative Analysis Apply locations Cannon Street, London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R_15163 Job Title Head of Quantitative Analysis Job Description So, who are we? Were IG Group . We are a publicly - traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web … cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth. Your role in the Teams Success The Head of Quantitative Analysis will lead our firm's quantitative research and analytical capabilities, overseeing the development, validation, and enhancement of quantitative models and analytical frameworks across multiple asset classes. … and support the firm's trading and risk management objectives , across its derivatives business . What youll do Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction for the firm's quantitative analysis function, identifying new analytical opportunities, methodologies, and technological advancements Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative analysts and researchers Collaborate with senior leadership to align quantitative More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Global Head of QIS Platform

London, United Kingdom
UBS Financial Services
About the Role Are you a strategic leader with a passion for quantitative finance? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy working across multiple cultures? We're looking for someone like that who can: Lead and manage the QIS Platform Team, ensuring effective collaboration across all relevant functions. Oversee the development and maintenance … of Secondary Implementations of Quantitative Investment Strategies and Indices to ensure independence and accuracy. Coordinate with Structuring, Trading, Quants, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate development and implementation of new Dynamic Strategies. Manage Index Platform Governance topics such as restatement policy, standardization of index/strategy rulebooks and methodologies, managing conflicts of interest and escalation processes, and driving other … indices and strategies, resolving real-time calculation issues, and improving platform robustness. Your Expertise Advanced degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. Extensive experience in quantitative finance and dynamic strategy development. Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills. Deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Quantitative Analysis | London, UK (London)

London, UK
IG Group
Job Title Head of Quantitative Analysis Job Description So, who are we? We're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto. We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with … functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth. Your role in the Team's Success The Head of Quantitative Analysis will lead our firm's quantitative research and analytical capabilities, overseeing the development, validation, and enhancement of quantitative models and analytical frameworks across multiple asset classes. … and support the firm's trading and risk management objectives, across its derivatives business. What you'll do Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction for the firm's quantitative analysis function, identifying new analytical opportunities, methodologies, and technological advancements Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative analysts and researchers Collaborate with senior leadership to align quantitative More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Quantitative Research - Athena Analytics Developer - Executive Director (London)

London, UK
JPMorganChase
Quantitative Research - Athena Analytics Developer - Executive Director Join to apply for the Quantitative Research - Athena Analytics Developer - Executive Director role at JPMorganChase Continue with Google Continue with Google Quantitative Research - Athena Analytics Developer - Executive Director Join to apply for the Quantitative Research - Athena Analytics Developer - Executive Director role at JPMorganChase Get AI-powered advice on this … job and more exclusive features. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Job Description Quantitative Researchers (QR) are key part of JP Morgans markets business, developing and maintaining sophisticated mathematical models, cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to value and risk manage financial transactions. We develop these in Athena … which is a next generation risk, pricing, and trade management platform built in-house at JP Morgan. Job Description Quantitative Researchers (QR) are key part of JP Morgans markets business, developing and maintaining sophisticated mathematical models, cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to value and risk manage financial transactions. We develop these in Athena, which is a next generation risk More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Financial Analyst

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Avanti
risk modelling. The Role: You’ll join a small, collaborative team to work on financial models, client deliverables, and platform enhancements. The role sits at the intersection of finance and technology, offering a varied workload and exposure to both disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Build and manage financial and cash flow models in Excel Analyse large financial datasets, including NOI … open code enhancements and model design Requirements: Strong Excel and financial modelling experience Background in cash flow analytics or investment analysis 2:1 or above in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or Computer Science Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset Confident working with clients in a fast-paced environment Desirable: Commercial Real Estate experience Exposure More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Quantitative Research - Energy - Vice President or Executive Director (London)

London, UK
JPMorganChase
Quantitative Research - Energy - Vice President or Executive Director Join to apply for the Quantitative Research - Energy - Vice President or Executive Director role at JPMorganChase Quantitative Research - Energy - Vice President or Executive Director Join to apply for the Quantitative Research - Energy - Vice President or Executive Director role at JPMorganChase Get AI-powered advice on this job and … and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you. Job Description If you are passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you. Quantitative Research (QR) is an expert quantitative modelling group in J.P. Morgan, as well as a leader in financial engineering, data analytics, statistical modelling and portfolio management. As a … regions, contributes to sales and client interaction, product innovation, valuation and risk management, inventory and portfolio optimization, electronic trading and market making, and appropriate financial risk controls. The Energy Quantitative Research team's mission is to develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models, cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to value and hedge financial transactions ranging from vanilla flow products to More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Quantitative Researcher

South East, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
Quantitative Researcher £150,000 GBP 100,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role/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: MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics Demonstrated proficiency in Python Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Quantitative Researcher

South East, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
Quantitative Researcher £150,000 - 200,000 GBP Performance Related Bonuses Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client, a leading proprietary trading and market making firm with a strong high-frequency trading (HFT) presence, is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their London office. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside world … technology teams to implement and optimize models in live trading environments. Continuously research market microstructure and dynamics to refine and improve current approaches. Requirements: Completed PhD in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics). Strong programming skills in C++ (Python experience is a plus). Solid background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and numerical … Proven ability to work with large datasets and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Demonstrated interest or experience in machine learning applied to real-world problems. Prior exposure to quantitative finance or trading (e.g., internships or research collaborations) is highly advantageous. Ideal Candidate: Currently working as a postdoctoral researcher or in a research-intensive role (applications from More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Financial Analyst

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Avanti
comfortable working in a team Excellent Excel and data manipulation skills Experience in Financial Analytics – specifically Cash Flow Modelling 1st Class Degree or 2:1 (Finance/Quantitative Finance is a must have, Mathematics/Computer Science supplemental) Knowledge/Experience with Commercial Real Estate Desirable: Experience within the Banking or Investment industry Knowledge/ More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Financial Analyst (CRE)

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Avanti
comfortable working in a team Excellent Excel and data manipulation skills Experience in Financial Analytics – specifically Cash Flow Modelling 1st Class Degree or 2:1 (Finance/Quantitative Finance is a must have, Mathematics/Computer Science supplemental) Knowledge/Experience with Commercial Real Estate Desirable: Experience within the Banking or Investment industry Knowledge/ More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Senior Quant Trader (Risk)

London, United Kingdom
IG Index Limited
Trader - Risk will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive risk management frameworks for our firm's systematic trading and market making activities. Reporting to the Head of Quantitative Trading, this role combines advanced quantitative risk modelling expertise with deep market knowledge to identify, measure, and mitigate trading risks while optimizing risk-adjusted returns across multiple asset … Collaborate with risk, compliance and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to risk management standards What you'll need for this role Education & Experience Advanced degree ( eg. Masters) in related quantitative field 5+ years of experience in quantitative risk management, or related roles in systematic trading Proven track record of developing and implementing successful risk management strategies Experience managing … classes with expertise in at least two major markets Strong understanding of derivatives pricing, portfolio theory, and statistical risk modelling Technical Skills Expert proficiency in programming languages used in quantitative finance (Python, R, C++, MATLAB, etc.) Deep knowledge of risk management practises , risk approaches Advanced understanding of statistical methods, time series analysis, and machine learning applications in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Quant Strategist

London, United Kingdom
Steneg
Our client is a global consulting firm specializing in advanced analytics, quantitative finance, and technology advisory for leading institutions across capital markets. The firm partners with clients to design and implement high-impact solutions in electronic trading, model development, and risk management. Leveraging deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies, it delivers tailored strategies that enhance performance … reduce complexity, and support regulatory alignment across the financial services sector. Mission The successful candidate will join a specialized consulting team tasked with designing and delivering quantitative trading and risk solutions for clients in global interest rate markets. This role involves leading engagements focused on model development, system architecture, and algorithmic design for pricing and electronic trading. Through deep … collaboration with client stakeholders, the consultant will drive impactful outcomes by applying quantitative rigor and engineering excellence to complex financial problems. Responsibilities Quantitative Advisory & Implementation Lead the design and development of pricing models and algorithmic trading strategies for interest rate products. Architect and deliver low-latency trading platforms and decision-making systems for client use cases. Build analytical More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Sales Executive EMEA

London, United Kingdom
Quantifi, Inc
needs can be addressed by Quantifi's solutions •Manage proposals and RFIs •Manage or mentor one sales consultant Required Qualifications and Skills: •BS/BA degree preferably in a quantitative subject such as finance, economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics •At least five years of experience selling enterprise software solutions to financial institutions. •An understanding of quantitative finance sufficient to engage senior professionals on the buy and sell side in discussions about trading and risk management •A proven track record of consistently exceeding quota in enterprise software sales. •Experience selling complex, high-value solutions to C-level executives •Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement •Excellent communication and presentation … be and work with people who support you on your journey. •Work in a collaborative and supportive culture with direct access to senior leadership and seasoned experts in finance and technology. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Stripe
you to the most relevant team based on your background. What you'll do We're looking for a variety of Data Scientists to partner with the Product, Finance, Payments, Risk, Growth and Go-to-Market teams. You'll work closely with a specific part of the business, playing a crucial role in optimizing our systems and leveraging … the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 3-8+ years of data science/quantitative modeling experience Proficiency in SQL and a computing language such as Python or R Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas: machine learning, statistics … improve performance Experience designing, running, and analyzing complex experiments or leveraging causal inference designs Experience with distributed tools such as Spark, Hadoop, etc. A PhD or MS in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Sciences, Operations Research) Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Quantitative Analyst C# - Sports Betting

St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server Ltd
Quantitative Analyst (C# SQL Mathematics) St Albans/WFH to £55k Are you data savvy, with C# and SQL coding skills combined with excellent mathematics? You could be joining a technology driven trading company with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line, earning significant bonuses. As … a Quantitative Analyst you'll work directly with the Front Office trading desk to facilitate their daily trades on the Sports betting side of the business; you'll develop and maintain various internal applications that are critical to trading performance and implement programs to improve efficiency and profitability including using mathematical models to calculate the expected chance of events … above in a mathematical discipline, backed by strong A-level results in Mathematics You can code with C# and SQL You are familiar with and have an interest in quantitative finance and are keen to develop your career in this field You have an interest in sports with a good knowledge of rules of most major sports More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Software Developer (Research Infrastructure) - £350/500,000 - Quantitative Trading

London, United Kingdom
Campbell North Ltd
Software Developer (Research Infrastructure) Quantitative Trading £350-500k How many opportunities will you get to develop a greenfield platform that directly shapes the future of a multi-billion-dollar prop trading business? I'd imagine this is one of few. Here, you'll develop a proprietary Python-based research platform from scratch for one of the leading Quantitative … working directly with researchers to understand their methodology, tooling, and pain points. The system you help design will either accelerate the productivity of some of the smartest minds in quantitative finance - or get in their way. There's no single background that guarantees success here, but mastery of Python, a deep understanding of system design, and a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 350,000 - 500,000 Annual
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Lead Expert - Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for Investment Metrics (Nice/FR or London/UK)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Scientific Beta
spearhead the development of next-generation sustainability and financial metrics. This is a unique opportunity to leverage cutting-edge language models and insights at the intersection of empirical finance and … natural language processing to create decision-relevant metrics that address critical investor needs and enhance our index and data offerings. In partnership with Scientific Beta’s established team in quantitative finance research and its product design teams, you will be instrumental in driving the research, development, validation and product implementation of novel metrics by extracting valuable information … skills. • Experience working with large text datasets in financial applications would be an advantage. • Advanced degree (MSc. or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics or a related quantitative field with a focus on NLP/ML techniques. More ❯
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Lead Expert - Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for Investment Metrics (Nice/FR or London/UK)

London Area, United Kingdom
Scientific Beta
spearhead the development of next-generation sustainability and financial metrics. This is a unique opportunity to leverage cutting-edge language models and insights at the intersection of empirical finance and … natural language processing to create decision-relevant metrics that address critical investor needs and enhance our index and data offerings. In partnership with Scientific Beta’s established team in quantitative finance research and its product design teams, you will be instrumental in driving the research, development, validation and product implementation of novel metrics by extracting valuable information … skills. • Experience working with large text datasets in financial applications would be an advantage. • Advanced degree (MSc. or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics or a related quantitative field with a focus on NLP/ML techniques. More ❯
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Senior Flow Trader (Sr. Associate - VP) - Quant Trading Team

London, United Kingdom
Crypto.com
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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior KDB Developer

Central London, London, England, United Kingdom
Reed
processes and methodologies. Experience with the TorQ framework for KDB+, qspec, and qunit frameworks is advantageous. Knowledge of Altair Panopticon and front office knowledge of the FI business or quantitative finance. Familiarity with Gitlab, including Gitlab CI/CD, JFrog Artifactory, and Rundeck Masterdeploy is a bonus. Day-to-day of the role: Liaise with traders to understand requirements More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £900 - £1,025 per day, Inc benefits
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Quantitative Engineer Rust

Central London, London, United Kingdom
James Joseph Associates Limited
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Some demonstrable commercial experience coding in Rust Understanding of trading strategies such as arbitrage, market-making, or execution flow Solid grasp of algorithm design, data structures, and quantitative finance fundamentals including concepts like limit order books, price discovery, and microstructure dynamics Exposure to performance-critical systems: real-time data flows, shared memory communication, and techniques More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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C++ Developer

London, United Kingdom
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
funds on the market. Potential for bonus buyout or sign-on - Relocation support for overseas applicants - Modern tech stack deployed alongside some of the best talent in quant finance Requirements: - Excellent C++ programming skills, ideally using a modern version - Expertise with low latency/high throughput systems - Some level of experience with Python - Experience working with systems processing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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C++ Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
McGregor Boyall
funds on the market. Potential for bonus buyout or sign-on - Relocation support for overseas applicants - Modern tech stack deployed alongside some of the best talent in quant finance Requirements: - Excellent C++ programming skills, ideally using a modern version - Expertise with low latency/high throughput systems - Some level of experience with Python - Experience working with systems processing More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £150,000 - £400,000 per annum
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Quantitative Finance
25th Percentile
£76,250
Median
£87,500
75th Percentile
£122,500
90th Percentile
£154,000