Quantitative Developer - New Trading Pod

Our client, a Major Hedge Fund, is looking to hire a skilled Quantitative Developer to join an ambitious systematic trading pod in Dubai or London.

This is a hands-on role in a performance critical environment, focused on building and refining technology that supports real-time decision-making and execution in a new trading pod.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a highly regarded Portfolio Manager and Researchers to develop and enhance trading strategies across systematic macro & commodities.
• Work at the intersection of research and production, turning ideas into scalable low latency trading systems
• Contribute to the design of high-performance infrastructure supporting live strategies

Requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a Quantitative Development / Trading System Engineering role within the financial industry
• Strong proficiency in C++, some Python experience is a benefit
• Familiarity with Equities, FX or commodity markets is a plus, but not a strict requirement
• Familiarity with real-time or event-driven systems
• Understanding of financial markets & trading systems
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments

To discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Rhys at rhys.nugent@capitalmarkets.ie