1 to 25 of 58 Quantitative Trading Jobs in the South East

Are you 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 (they aren't the typical firm you hear about). They’re setting up a brand-new trading desk in London, led by a top PM with a proven track record. This is a rare opportunity to be the first quant developer on the team and … 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 Engine, Systems Design, Hardware, Kernel, Sockets, Networking, TCP/ More ❯

Quantitative Researcher – High Frequency Trading A world leading prop firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantitative Researcher to join their world-class HFT team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance algorithmic trading strategies. You … will collaborate with top academic minds in research and engineering to continually improve existing strategies and stay at the forefront of quantitative trading advancements. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimize HFT algorithmic strategies Collaborate with the best academic minds in research and engineering to continually improve existing strategies … optimize trading performance. Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative trading and apply them to improve trading strategies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field More ❯

Quantitative Researcher – Index Options We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantitative Researcher to join a world-class team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance Index Options trading strategies. You will collaborate with top academic minds in … research and engineering to continually improve existing strategies and stay at the forefront of quantitative trading advancements. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimize high-performance algorithmic trading strategies in the Index Options market. Collaborate with the best academic minds in research and engineering to continually improve … optimize trading performance. Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in quantitative trading and apply them to improve trading strategies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field More ❯

We are working with our client, a leading quantitative trading firm based in London, looking to hire for a newly created Client Services position. You will act as the primary point of contact for their institutional and retail clients, ensuring a high level of service and seamless … communication between the trading and technical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of trading or financial markets. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to respond swiftly to client queries and … with various clients and colleagues across various departments, providing key support to clients while gaining valuable exposure to the inner workings of a successful quantitative trading firm. More ❯

About the Company: Algo Capital is a leading global talent search firm specializing in Trading, Quantitative Trading, Machine Learning, and Technology. We build exceptional teams for top-tier financial and trading firms across the US, EMEA, and APAC. About the Role: Associate Consultant … Recruitment -Trading Technology, Machine Learning and Research Technology. We are recruiting for a September 15th Start date for … our associate recruitment program, we are looking for Graduates in STEM subjects, Economics, Computer Science, and Physics, who have a passion for sales and Quantitative Trading, Machine Learning, and Technology. Responsibilities: Set up recruitment and talent mapping campaigns, create innovative searches and diverse pipelines, and map various More ❯

On-Site Preference] Are you a C++ expert with a passion for building ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure? Our client, a global quantitative trading firm, is searching for a Core C++ Developer to push the boundaries of high-performance computing. This role offers the chance …/UDP tuning and kernel bypass techniques (AF_XDP, DPDK) Benchmark, profile, and debug real-time systems, reducing latency and maximising throughput Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and infrastructure engineers to improve execution speed Ensure fault tolerance and system resilience, maintaining seamless operation for continuous trading What … environment (Preferred) Familiarity with C# code generation for trading infrastructure automation (Preferred) Experience with AWS cloud environments, on-prem clusters (HTCondor), or quantitative trading systems .. More ❯

Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Trading | Leading Hedge Fund | London My client is a top-tier quantitative hedge fund headquartered in London renowned for its data-driven approach and innovative trading strategies. We are currently looking for an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join the Systematic … frequencies. Key Responsibilities Analyse vast and complex datasets using advanced statistical methods to uncover actionable insights. Research, develop, and implement cutting-edge quantitative trading strategies. Continuously monitor and improve the performance of existing strategies. Develop a deep understanding of global market structures and microstructure dynamics. … Requirements Advanced academic degree (PhD or Master's) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering. Strong programming skills in at least one core language – Python , C++ , or Java . Proven experience in quantitative research or systematic trading environments. Excellent communication skills More ❯

Top-performing quantitative hedge funds globally, seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their well-established Digital Assets team. Role focus on research, development, and deployment of high quality mid- to high-frequency quantitative trading strategies across Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Ripple), Digital Securities and … and apply innovative and cutting edge research techniques to exploiting market inefficiencies. Candidate Requirements: Applicants must have a proven track record delivering successful systematic quantitative strategies (equities, futures, digital assets). Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics … similar. Strong knowledge in statistics and experience with machine learning, NLP, or AI techniques is highly desirable. 2-6 years of relevant experience in quantitative research or quantitative trading within Crypto, Equities, or Macro. Additional Information: Base starting at £150k+ Total Compensation (uncapped performance bonus + More ❯

Senior C++ Developer Company: Multi-Asset Class Quantitative Trading Firm Location: London Company Overview We are working with a leading multi-asset class quantitative trading firm that provides liquidity on global markets and directly to their clients. The firm is driven by technology, and … productive, and efficient teams to design, improve, and maintain the technology that powers worldwide trading. Collaborate with developers across the firm who write trading algorithms, monitor trading, build and maintain a world-class research environment, and more. Develop and optimize critical software in an extremely fast … on the Pareto frontier of latency and throughput. Ideal Candidate Experience: 3–8 years of front-office development experience in a top-tier trading firm or bank Skills: Expert in C++ with hands-on experience building trading systems, ideally in an ultra-low latency environment. Experience More ❯

My client is a fast-moving, high-conviction investment start-up building a next generation quant trading platform from the ground up. Backed by top-tier capital and run by people who’ve built and scaled trading desks before, They're here to do things differently … mission: design and scale world-class trading strategies that win in real markets. The Role: I'm looking for a Head of Quantitative Trading to lead their systematic strategies across equities and fixed income. This is a builder’s role hands on, deeply involved, and … global equities and fixed income • Build and lead a nimble team of quants, traders, and engineers • Collaborate closely with tech to shape our trading and research infrastructure • Turn ideas into PnL fast. Prioritize what works and move quickly to iterate • Oversee execution and optimize for slippage, latency, and More ❯

Quantitative Developer - Cash Equities A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its high-performing Cash Equities team. The role involves developing and implementing quantitative trading strategies with a focus on cash equity markets. You will work closely with Portfolio Managers … and quantitative traders, leveraging advanced algorithms, statistical models, and market data analysis to build and refine strategies deployed in production environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement quantitative models and algorithms that drive trading decisions in cash equities. Optimise strategy performance through innovative model development. Partner with … research teams to continuously enhance trading models and translate complex algorithms into efficient, production-ready code. Skillset Requirements: Proven experience in a quantitative development or software engineering role within a cash equities trading environment. Expertise in applying advanced quantitative techniques to solve complex, data More ❯

Quantitative Trader £150,000 Basic Salary GBP Lucrative Performance Based Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent Quantitative Trader My client is a proprietary trading firm specialising in cross-asset high frequency futures trading. They are looking for highly skilled and experienced traders … to join a research effort focused on generating high frequency trading alphas in the futures markets. This opportunity will enable the right candidate to play a key role in strategy development and make use of my client's excellent proprietary technology stack and infrastructure. About the role Designing … data analysis of patterns Supporting the trading by contributing to the development of analytical computation libraries About you 2-5 years of quantitative trading experience in high-frequency trading of one or more Futures. A MSc/PhD from a top-tier university More ❯

Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Macro A world-renowned hedge fund is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join their Systematic macro team. This role will focus on systematic trading, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced trading strategies. You will collaborate with … a highly skilled team of researchers and engineers, driving continuous performance improvements and leading innovation in quantitative trading. Responsibilities: Explore and deploy innovative trading products and strategies to diversify portfolios and enhance risk-adjusted returns Design, implement, and optimize mid-frequency algorithmic trading strategies. Regularly … assess and refine strategies to ensure they remain aligned with evolving market conditions and operational objectives. Work closely with leading quantitative researchers and engineers to improve existing strategies and identify new trading opportunities. Qualifications: Advanced academic qualifications (Master's/PhD) in a quantitative field, such More ❯

Quantitative Researcher – Mid Freq Futures & Equities A world-renowned hedge fund is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join their MFT Futures and Equities team. This role will focus on mid-frequency trading, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced trading strategies. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team of researchers and engineers, driving continuous performance improvements and leading innovation in quantitative trading. Responsibilities: Explore and deploy innovative trading products and strategies to diversify portfolios and enhance risk-adjusted returns Design, implement, and optimize mid … and Equities markets. Regularly assess and refine strategies to ensure they remain aligned with evolving market conditions and operational objectives. Work closely with leading quantitative researchers and engineers to improve existing strategies and identify new trading opportunities. Qualifications: Advanced academic qualifications (Master's/PhD) in a More ❯

Quantitative Developer/Researcher – FX, London Join the Cutting Edge of Systematic Trading! Are you passionate about merging technology with high-stakes finance? We're looking for a top-tier Quantitative Developer/Research Engineers to drive innovation at the heart of automated trading. Collaborate with … future of trading. Your Mission Architect, develop, and deploy sophisticated software solutions that supercharge automated trading systems Work side-by-side with Quantitative Researchers to design custom, high-performance solutions that elevate our trading capabilities and stay ahead of the market What You Bring A … bonus if you know Python Experience building high-performance trading software, with a relentless focus on speed and efficiency Deep understanding of quantitative trading environments and market data – or a keen desire to master them Razor-sharp quantitative and analytical abilities to solve unique More ❯

A leading corporate banking and capital markets organisation is seeking a Digital Markets Quantitative Researcher to join their team in London. Main Purpose of the Role: Commerzbank has a programme of developing its cross-asset electronic pricing and trading capability which requires an investment into quantitative trading techniques. Commerzbank is seeking to leverage its expertise in trading electronic FX into other asset classes. The role covers FX, Rates and Commodity flow products. Key Activities and Competencies: Improving electronic pricing, trading and risk-management of FX spot, FX swaps, Interest … and risk-management. Collaboration with various stakeholder desks, including FX Spot, Forwards, NDFs, Commodities and Rates Specialist Knowledge: Previous experience as a quantitative trader/developer in electronic financial market products Experience of Java for development of latency sensitive trading systems Use of python for More ❯

to drive investment strategies and generate alpha. We are seeking an exceptional AI Tech Lead to spearhead the technological innovation and AI implementation across quantitative research and trading operations. Job Description The AI Tech Lead will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced AI solutions that … of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and financial domain knowledge. Key Responsibilities Lead the architectural design and implementation of AI/ML systems for quantitative trading and investment research Develop and maintain sophisticated machine learning models for predictive analytics, market forecasting, and trading strategy optimization … Architect scalable and high-performance AI infrastructure capable of processing vast amounts of financial data in real-time Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, data scientists, and trading teams to translate complex financial insights into actionable AI solutions Implement robust machine learning pipelines for data preprocessing, model training More ❯

Quantitative Researcher £150,000 - 200,000 Basic GBP Lucrative Performance Based Bonus Onsite WORKING Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent Systematic Equity Stat Arb Quantitative Researcher A leading systematic multi-strategy hedge fund is expanding its systematic equity team and is seeking a talented Quantitative Researcher … alpha-driven strategies across global equity markets. Key Responsibilities Conduct alpha research, backtesting, and implementation of systematic stat arb strategies Design and develop new quantitative trading models across global equity markets Optimize portfolio construction and enhance existing trading strategies Leverage big data and machine learning … paced environment Ideal Candidate Profile 3+ years of experience developing systematic statistical arbitrage strategies in equity markets Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering) from a top-tier university Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics and signal generation techniques Proficient in Python More ❯

Spark Digital Trading is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to develop alpha signals for our London-based systematic crypto trading operation. This is an alpha-focused role. We trade across a range of frequencies. You will be involved with the entire scope of the signal generation … new datasets and invent new signals. We will provide capital and infrastructure to maximize the profit potential of the signals you work on. The Quantitative Researcher opportunity is located in our London office in Marylebone but does not require in-office presence every day. You will have significant flexibility … includes profit-sharing. Applicants may send additional materials to info@sparkdigitaltrading.com. Company Description Spark Digital Trading (UK) LLP is a London-based quantitative trading firm founded in 2022 with institutional financial backing. Spark Digital deploys quantitative strategies in digital asset markets. We give our More ❯

A leading quantitative trading firm is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join one of their front office technology teams. This team is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining their sophisticated trading platform. The firm is investing heavily in transforming its trading … Why This Opportunity? Work with a global team that values innovation and collaboration. Contribute to a mission-critical platform with significant impact on trading operations. Develop your career in a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. I f you’re a passionate software engineer looking to … take on the challenge of building and maintaining high-performance trading systems, we encourage you to apply. More ❯

A leading global hedge fund is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join their systematic commodities team in London. This role will focus on mid-frequency trading, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced trading strategies across global commodity markets. Responsibilities: Design … energy, metals and ags. Work alongside the PM with a focus on alpha generation, model implementation, backtesting and portfolio construction. Work closely with leading quantitative researchers and engineers to improve existing strategies and identify new trading opportunities. Qualifications: Advanced academic qualifications (Master's/PhD) in a … quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Proven experience in generating alpha and developing high-performing strategies within commodity markets Strong background in quantitative trading, with specific expertise in mid-frequency commodity strategies. Extensive proficiency in programming languages including Python More ❯

Lead Quant Trading hire with carte blanche to build a Market Making/Liquidity function from scratch across Decentralised Venue Remote (anywhere) - Up to $400k base + Upside A very impressive prop crypto firm is looking for a Lead Quant Trader to build out a Market Making function … respond to changing market environments Provide regular performance analysis, liquidity metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior management. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven track record in quantitative trading, with hands-on experience executing algorithmic strategies on-chain and providing liquidity to CEXs or DEXs. Deep understanding of decentralized finance … pools, and blockchain-based trading environments. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ and data analytics (SQL, R). Advanced quantitative and statistical modelling abilities, with a solid grasp of financial mathematics and risk management. Operational leadership experience, ideally in building or scaling trading More ❯

Lead Quant Trading hire with carte blanche to build a Market Making/Liquidity function from scratch across Decentralised Venue Remote (anywhere) - Up to $400k base + Upside A very impressive prop crypto firm is looking for a Lead Quant Trader to build out a Market Making function … respond to changing market environments Provide regular performance analysis, liquidity metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior management. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven track record in quantitative trading, with hands-on experience executing algorithmic strategies on-chain and providing liquidity to CEXs or DEXs. Deep understanding of decentralized finance … pools, and blockchain-based trading environments. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ and data analytics (SQL, R). Advanced quantitative and statistical modelling abilities, with a solid grasp of financial mathematics and risk management. Operational leadership experience, ideally in building or scaling trading More ❯

Lead Quant Trading hire with carte blanche to build a Market Making/Liquidity function from scratch across Decentralised Venue Remote (anywhere) - Up to $400k base + Upside A very impressive prop crypto firm is looking for a Lead Quant Trader to build out a Market Making function … respond to changing market environments Provide regular performance analysis, liquidity metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior management. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven track record in quantitative trading, with hands-on experience executing algorithmic strategies on-chain and providing liquidity to CEXs or DEXs. Deep understanding of decentralized finance … pools, and blockchain-based trading environments. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ and data analytics (SQL, R). Advanced quantitative and statistical modelling abilities, with a solid grasp of financial mathematics and risk management. Operational leadership experience, ideally in building or scaling trading More ❯

Senior Quantitative Researcher - Digital Assets €1.5m-€2m total compensation Preferred Location: Bratislava (Slovakia) Company is open to 1-2 weeks onsite per month I'm looking for experienced Quantitative Researchers interested in joining a leading high-frequency cryptocurrency market maker based in Bratislava. The company will provide sponsorship … use advanced algorithms to trade digital assets globally, providing liquidity across multiple exchanges and trading venues. The company positions itself as a quantitative trading firm that operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and financial markets, focusing exclusively on cryptocurrency assets. About the position … They're seeking Quantitative Researchers with HFT experience who are interested in joining the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading. In this role, you will leverage advanced data analytics, mathematical modelling, and strategic thinking to derive actionable insights and refine trading algorithms. Your work will have a More ❯