1 to 25 of 28 Proprietary Trading Jobs in Central London

ready to be part of something truly special as the first quant developer for a brand-new trading team? In short: We’re working with an elite global trading firm known for its success in high-frequency trading (HFT) but operating under the radar … , Electronic Trading, E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, High Frequency, Startup, Scaleup, Prop Trading, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant Trading, Parallel Computing, Optimisations, Low-Latency, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Market Data, Connectivity, Trading ...

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 ...

Junior Software Engineer (Trade Support Pathway) Location: London Experience: 0–2 Years Industry: Market Making/Proprietary Trading/Capital Markets Please note: applicants with exposure to trading, markets or buy-side environments will be viewed favourably, but this is not required. We are looking … exceptionally bright, curious, and motivated junior engineers who want to build a long-term career at the intersection of trading and software engineering. You will join a small, highly technical, and collaborative team of expert traders and engineers working on cutting-edge algorithmic trading systems. This ...

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 ...

Data Engineer - Trading firm where data directly Drives P&L Full ownership … London office's data engineering practices at a high-performance trading business. You’ll be joining a small but well-established prop trading firm that has evolved into a hedge fund to take external investment. Operating a robust, highly technical trading environment. They ...

Trade Application Support Engineer Location: London Experience Required: 2–5 years in Trade Support or a similar function Industry: Market Making/Proprietary Trading/Capital Markets Strong preference for candidates coming from buy-side, trading, or capital markets environments. Role Overview We are seeking … site by 7:15am, Monday–Friday** Key Responsibilities Serve as the first escalation point for technical and application issues arising within the trading system. Oversee and manage production trading environments: monitoring, capacity management, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and change management. Work closely with traders, quants, developers ...

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 ...

partnering with one of the world’s most technically ambitious proprietary trading firms — a group rebuilding their entire trading platform from the metal up to operate at the physical limits of modern hardware. This isn’t an incremental improvement. It’s a total re-architecture … guided optimization . A habit of benchmarking rather than assuming — data, not theory. Ideal Background Proven experience building ultra-low-latency systems in trading, gaming, or networking. Deep understanding of CPU architecture , from cache hierarchies to speculative execution. The mindset of someone who thinks in nanoseconds and measures ...

traders and other front office stakeholders to build and enhance core trading systems, research tooling, and data-driven applications. Projects span proprietary trading system development, front-office tools, and the application of machine learning across the investment process. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative ...

Title: KDB+/Q Software Engineer Client: Elite Prop Trading Firm Salary: £70,000 - £225,000 Base (+ Bonus) Location: London (Hybrid) Experience Level: Junior, Mid and Senior Level Positions. My client is looking for a KDB+/Q Software Engineer to join their rapidly expanding development team ...

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 ...

rapidly growing recruitment firm specialising in IT, trading technology, quant analytics, and fintech. They partner with investment banks, hedge funds, fintechs, and proprietary trading firms, giving you exposure to some of the most exciting organisations in the market. Based in the heart of London, youll ...

Java Developer – Prop trading/Crypto firm – London *Please note this role cannot sponsor. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship* Option to work from home up to 4 days a week or fully remote. The role is junior level for someone with 1-3 years … commercial experience. Job Summary A couple of Java Developers are required for an exciting proprietary trading firm aiming to become part of one of the world’s leading Institutional Market-Makers across Cryptocurrency Exchanges. You will be joining a new crypto trading team where ...

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 ...

Fields Medallist. They are aiming to launch next year and are currently hiring in Miami, London and Milan. Role Contribution to production proprietary trading systems and create and deploy Machine Learning and Airtifical Intelligence models and experiment with trading ideas. Required Experience training Machine Learning ...

looking for an experienced Risk professional, ideally with 5-10 years of experience covering equities market risk at a buy-side firm, prop trading house or tier 1 bank. The role is highly quantitative – candidates should be proficient in Python or SQL and have experience in automation projects. ...

eager to connect: Proven Quant Expertise: A minimum of 3 years of specialized experience recruiting for top-tier quantitative companies (e.g., hedge funds, prop trading firms, investment banks). Deep understanding of the technical stacks and talent profiles for roles such as Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Developer, Algo Engineers ...

Junior Trading Engineer £70,000 Plus Bonus Quant Capital … urgently looking for a Junior Trading Engineer to join a high-profile client. Our client is a well known global Prop Trading firm. They value technology especially the opensource variety as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record). They use technology ...

market-neutral strategies in decentralized markets. The Role: Own the complete strategy lifecycle in on-chain trading—research, development, and execution. Access proprietary infrastructure, tools, and capital to drive results in this rapidly growing space. You'll Do: Design latency-sensitive, market-neutral trading strategies … DEXs Analyze blockchain data to identify profitable opportunities Develop risk frameworks for volatile crypto markets You Have: 6+ years running HFT/prop trading strategies end-to-end Market-making or latency-sensitive trading experience Strong programming skills for high-performance trading Quantitative analysis ...

Trading Applications Support Engineer £85,000 Plus Bonus Quant Capital … urgently looking for a Trading Support Engineer to join a high-profile client. Our client is a well known global Prop Trading firm. They value technology especially the opensource variety as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record). They use technology ...

quants and trading teams Nice to Have: Experience with Kafka Deep understanding of market data Prior work in a hedge fund, prop-trading or quant environment No Sponsorship Available at this time ...

Senior Data Developer – Hedge Fund | London (Hybrid) Are you an experienced data developer who loves building fast, reliable systems that fuel quantitative trading and risk management? A global multi-strategy fund is expanding its London data team to build the next generation of its market data platform, working … futures, credit, indices, and OTC asset classes.(nice to have) Preferred: Kafka or streaming systems, AWS cloud architecture, experience in hedge-fund or prop-trading environments. ...

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. ...

Linux Engineer – High-Performance Prop Trading Up to £200k total | London | Hybrid (4 days in-office) Are you a Linux Engineer passionate about high-performance systems and cutting-edge technology? Quant Capital is looking for a skilled engineer to join a small, global team supporting a new trading business. You’ll be responsible for designing and maintaining highly available infrastructure that powers trading desks and internal teams across the globe. Strong communication skills are essential in this close-knit, collaborative environment. What you’ll do: Take ownership of mission-critical Linux systems from ...

Delivering on live mandates for top-tier buy-side clients. Building and maintaining networks of senior technologists across hedge funds, asset managers, and prop trading firms. Acting as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, providing market insight and talent intelligence. Collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure … Technology practice and mentoring junior consultants where appropriate. What we’re looking for: Proven track record recruiting technology professionals (hedge funds, asset managers, prop trading, or similar clients highly desired). Strong delivery capability with the ability to manage complex searches and build credibility with senior stakeholders. Deep ...