Quantitative Researcher- Senior

Our client, a leading international trading group is looking to hire across Quantitative Development, Research, Structuring & Trading to join an expanding high-frequency trading initiative focused on digital assets. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing advanced trading systems from inception within a collaborative, research-driven environment.

Quantitative Developer/Researcher - Crypto HFT Location: London

This opportunity is to join an expanding high-frequency trading initiative focused on digital assets. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing advanced trading systems from inception within a collaborative, research-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain low-latency, high-performance trading infrastructure with Rust at its core.

• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to implement, test, and refine innovative trading strategies.

• Integrate market data, optimise execution, and ensure reliable operation of live trading platforms.

• Deliver robust tools for research, signal analysis, backtesting, and real-time monitoring across a variety of digital asset venues.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Rust with demonstrable experience building production-quality systems.

• Strong programming capability in Python; familiarity with C++ is an advantage.

• Previous experience in quantitative development, trading technology, or a related domain-ideally within electronic trading or crypto markets.

• Sound knowledge of market microstructure, real-time systems, and the principles of modern algorithmic trading.

• Analytical, independent, and detail-oriented with a commitment to technical excellence and clear communication.

Who We're Seeking

We are keen to speak with experienced quantitative specialists across:

• Quantitative Development (QD)

• Quantitative Research (QR)

• Quantitative Trading (QT)

Those with a proven track record in HFT environments, or deep expertise in ultra-low latency strategies, will be a strong fit. The firm seeks driven individuals who understand the importance of mathematical rigour, coding excellence, and real-time problem solving.

If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to

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