Quantitative Research Jobs in the UK

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Quantitative Developer, Equities & Futures

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Multi-Strat Hedge Fund
Job Title: Quantitative Developer (C++) Location: London, UK Department: Equities and Futures Trading Pod Position Type: Full-time Reports to: Portfolio Manager About the Company Join a leading global hedge fund with a strong track record of delivering superior returns through sophisticated trading strategies and cutting-edge technology. Our firm operates across various asset classes, including equities, futures, fixed … income, and more. We foster a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, and employees are empowered to excel. Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer with expertise in C++ to join our Equities and Futures Trading Pod in London. This role is integral to the development and enhancement of our trading algorithms, quantitative models … and high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative development, a deep understanding of financial markets, and the ability to work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and other developers. Key Responsibilities Algorithm Development: Design, develop, and optimize trading algorithms for equities and futures markets using C++. Quantitative Model Implementation: Collaborate with More ❯
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Index - Quant Researcher

London, England, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full research lifecycle, including methodology design, data acquisition and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance evaluation. Enhance and refine existing trading strategies to improve performance and robustness. Independently develop and test proprietary trading signals and strategies suitable for deployment. Conduct portfolio optimization and risk management analysis. Apply advanced time series modeling, simulation techniques, and … quantitative research methods. Work with large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights. Evaluate new and alternative datasets for their alpha-generating potential. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the research process, trading infrastructure, and overall investment framework. Generate novel alpha signals with a proven track record of success. Qualifications: Master's or PhD in a quantitative … libraries is a plus. Proven ability to formulate and test trading hypotheses, particularly in equities and intraday markets. Experience researching and developing intraday futures trading strategies. Excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small, focused team. Desired Skills and Experience Master's or More ❯
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Index - Quant Researcher

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full research lifecycle, including methodology design, data acquisition and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance evaluation. Enhance and refine existing trading strategies to improve performance and robustness. Independently develop and test proprietary trading signals and strategies suitable for deployment. Conduct portfolio optimization and risk management analysis. Apply advanced time series modeling, simulation techniques, and … quantitative research methods. Work with large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights. Evaluate new and alternative datasets for their alpha-generating potential. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the research process, trading infrastructure, and overall investment framework. Generate novel alpha signals with a proven track record of success. Qualifications: Master's or PhD in a quantitative … libraries is a plus. Proven ability to formulate and test trading hypotheses, particularly in equities and intraday markets. Experience researching and developing intraday futures trading strategies. Excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small, focused team. Desired Skills and Experience Master's or More ❯
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Index Quant Researcher London, GBR Posted yesterday

London, United Kingdom
Bloomberg L.P
Bloomberg's Index Research group is responsible for the research and development of quantitative indices used for benchmarking and investment strategies. As part of a broader quantitative research organization, we also support portfolio and sustainability analytics that serve many of the world's largest and most sophisticated investors. We value collaboration and are dedicated to … fostering a vibrant research culture grounded in innovation, rigor, and excellence. The Role: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quantitative Index Researcher. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree in a quantitative field and have a background in derivatives or commodity research. In this role, you will focus on designing, developing, and evaluating … quantitative index methodologies that underpin investment products and benchmark strategies. We'll trust you to: Design and develop quantitative index methodologies across multiple asset classes Analyze market data, derivative structures, and commodity fundamentals to enhance index performance and robustness Work closely with product and engineering teams to integrate research models into production environments Monitor existing indices and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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UX Researcher

London, United Kingdom
Request
pool and we're hiring! We are looking for an experienced UX Researcher who can derive meaningful, human-centered insights that inspire and drive great design using qualitative and quantitative research methods. In this role, you will help set the standard for research practices on the Aave Companies' design team. This includes executing research including initial … product exploration and market fit, using existing prototypes, quantitative research for new features, qualitative research for unmet user needs, discovering pain points, and synthesizing research into opportunity areas and actions. You will support our UX/UI design team in the early stages of the design process with more in-depth qualitative interview sessions with users … and more granular prototype/product user testing later on in the product life cycle. The research will also inform our product roadmap and guide our stakeholders/product managers in understanding what kind of new features and products our users want. You will be working in a team of 8-9 designers across existing and new products. You More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Statistical Arbitrage Quant Researcher

United Kingdom
Onyx Alpha Partners
Quant Researcher specialized in Medium Frequency Statistical Arbitrage strategies to work for a high profile trading pod with an exceptional track record. As a key member of this elite research team, you will have the opportunity to apply your astute quantitative skills to develop and refine trading models that are both innovative and profitable. Key Responsibilities: Design and … Collaborate with portfolio managers to integrate new market microstructure strategies into the existing portfolio. Continuously monitor market conditions to adjust parameters and algorithms accordingly. Maintaining a strong understanding academic research to keep the team updated with the latest quantitative techniques and theories. Requirements: Preferably a Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science … or Computational Finance. Evidence of exemplary accomplishments either in academia or industry A minimum of 3 years of experience in quantitative research, within a multi-strategy hedge fund environment. Strong programming skills in Python, R, or C++, with a focus on Machine Learning libraries such as TensorFlow or scikit-learn. Demonstrated success in developing and trading medium frequency More ❯
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Quant Data Scientist (LLMs) - UAE Relocation

London Area, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
Relocation - Leading Comp We are seeking a Data Scientist to join a high-calibre Quant team within a discreet fund based in the UAE, operating at the intersection of Quantitative Research and Artificial Intelligence. This role is dedicated to leveraging data and language models to support the research, development, and implementation of systematic investment strategies. The successful … Provide domain expertise to help shape financial knowledge representation in LLM outputs. Develop and apply custom quality metrics to assess and guide model performance. Actively participate in development cycles, research discussions, and cross-functional knowledge-sharing sessions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering). 3+ … years of professional experience in Data Science or Quantitative roles within finance. Proficiency in Python and SQL with exp. in data processing libraries such as pandas/numpy. Experience with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis tools. Familiarity with financial data sources, APIs, and data modelling techniques. Ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows. Excellent More ❯
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Quant Data Scientist (LLMs) - UAE Relocation

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
Relocation - Leading Comp We are seeking a Data Scientist to join a high-calibre Quant team within a discreet fund based in the UAE, operating at the intersection of Quantitative Research and Artificial Intelligence. This role is dedicated to leveraging data and language models to support the research, development, and implementation of systematic investment strategies. The successful … Provide domain expertise to help shape financial knowledge representation in LLM outputs. Develop and apply custom quality metrics to assess and guide model performance. Actively participate in development cycles, research discussions, and cross-functional knowledge-sharing sessions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering). 3+ … years of professional experience in Data Science or Quantitative roles within finance. Proficiency in Python and SQL with exp. in data processing libraries such as pandas/numpy. Experience with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis tools. Familiarity with financial data sources, APIs, and data modelling techniques. Ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows. Excellent More ❯
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UX Researcher

Central London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stats Perform
Europe. Youll work closely with Product Designers and Product Managers to ensure that user needs and behaviours are central to every decision. This role requires proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, a strong understanding of user analytics platforms, and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights. Responsibilities: Plan and execute evaluative research to assess and … improve user interfaces, including usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and A/B testing. Conduct generative research to explore user needs, motivations, and behaviors for non-interface-based projects (e.g., workflows, services, or conceptual ideas). Use qualitative methods such as user interviews, contextual inquiries, and diary studies to uncover deep user insights. Leverage quantitative data from analytics platforms … like Pendo, Google Analytics, or similar to identify trends, measure user behavior, and validate research findings. Synthesize research data into actionable insights, producing reports and presentations that drive design and product decisions. Work closely with Product and Design teams to define research objectives, align on hypotheses, and identify key metrics for success. Advocate for the user throughout More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £85,000
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Data Scientist

England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Habitat For Humanity International
Reporting to the Sr. Dir Research and Learning, the Data Scientist will lead HFHI's effort to address critical gaps in global housing data by launching and maintaining the annual Global Housing Index, which aims to raise awareness on key adequate housing issues and inform improved policy and program solutions. The Director will oversee the data science and quantitative research aspects necessary to ensure the Index is methodologically sound and credible. A key function is collaborating closely with internal teams, and external partners to incorporate diverse guidance and ensure the Index's relevance and legitimacy. Ideally, the position will partner with learning and communications staff to translate complex index and quantitative research findings into accessible … and requires up to 10% travel. Application deadline date: July 4, 2025 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and Manage Global Data Pipelines (15%): Identify, acquire, integrate, and maintain diverse quantitative datasets (e.g., property transactions, economic indicators, demographics) from numerous international sources, ensuring data flow and accessibility. Implement Rigorous Data Standardization and Quality Assurance (15%): Design and execute processes to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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C++ Quant Developer/Researcher - FX

London Area, United Kingdom
High Frequency Trading Firm
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 brilliant minds to create and launch game-changing software that powers … and real-time data to redefine the 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 burning passion for technology, software development, and … challenges Mastery of C++ with an added 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 challenges in real-time A Bachelor's More ❯
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C++ Quant Developer/Researcher - FX

City of London, London, United Kingdom
High Frequency Trading Firm
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 brilliant minds to create and launch game-changing software that powers … and real-time data to redefine the 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 burning passion for technology, software development, and … challenges Mastery of C++ with an added 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 challenges in real-time A Bachelor's More ❯
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HFT Quant Researcher

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Barclay Simpson
Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund at the forefront of systematic and quantitative research. We are looking for exceptional senior quant researchers/traders to join our systematic trading strategies team in New York City, London or Europe. Competitive compensation & performance-based bonuses Your Role: As a Senior Quantitative … optimization of high-frequency trading strategies in traditional financial markets. You will work closely with world-class engineers, quants, and traders to solve complex real-time challenges using advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize systematic, high-frequency trading strategies. Conduct quantitative research to uncover market inefficiencies and improve model robustness. Collaborate … of technical excellence and collaboration. Who We’re Looking For: Exceptional candidates with an outstanding academic and professional track record. A degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) from a top-tier university. Proven experience developing successful quantitative models—ideally in HFT and/or transaction cost analysis. Strong analytical More ❯
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HFT Quant Researcher

London Area, United Kingdom
Barclay Simpson
Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund at the forefront of systematic and quantitative research. We are looking for exceptional senior quant researchers/traders to join our systematic trading strategies team in New York City, London or Europe. Competitive compensation & performance-based bonuses Your Role: As a Senior Quantitative … optimization of high-frequency trading strategies in traditional financial markets. You will work closely with world-class engineers, quants, and traders to solve complex real-time challenges using advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize systematic, high-frequency trading strategies. Conduct quantitative research to uncover market inefficiencies and improve model robustness. Collaborate … of technical excellence and collaboration. Who We’re Looking For: Exceptional candidates with an outstanding academic and professional track record. A degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) from a top-tier university. Proven experience developing successful quantitative models—ideally in HFT and/or transaction cost analysis. Strong analytical More ❯
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HFT Quant Researcher

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Barclay Simpson
Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund at the forefront of systematic and quantitative research. We are looking for exceptional senior quant researchers/traders to join our systematic trading strategies team in New York City, London or Europe. Competitive compensation & performance-based bonuses Your Role: As a Senior Quantitative … optimization of high-frequency trading strategies in traditional financial markets. You will work closely with world-class engineers, quants, and traders to solve complex real-time challenges using advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize systematic, high-frequency trading strategies. Conduct quantitative research to uncover market inefficiencies and improve model robustness. Collaborate … of technical excellence and collaboration. Who We’re Looking For: Exceptional candidates with an outstanding academic and professional track record. A degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) from a top-tier university. Proven experience developing successful quantitative models—ideally in HFT and/or transaction cost analysis. Strong analytical More ❯
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Quant Developer

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Glocomms
shape the architecture, tooling, and models that will drive alpha generation and risk management for years to come. As a Quant Developer, you will work at the intersection of quantitative research, machine learning, and software engineering. You'll collaborate with quants, data scientists, and portfolio managers to design and implement scalable systems for data ingestion, model training, and … real-time signal deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop robust, high-performance systems for AI/ML model development and deployment. Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate trading strategies into production-ready code. Build and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured financial data. Implement backtesting frameworks and simulation environments. Optimise model inference and execution latency for real-time … platform. Required Skills & Experience Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in production-grade systems. Solid understanding of machine learning workflows, including model training, validation, and deployment. Experience with quantitative finance, including time series analysis, alpha modelling, or risk analytics. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Proficiency with data engineering tools Experience working More ❯
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Data Scientist at Sporty Group

United Kingdom
Feedinkoo
can be translated to supervised and/or unsupervised learning problems using statistical and machine learning models Participate in monitoring and evaluation of performance of existing models Develop advanced quantitative models and concepts, such as LTV models, churn models, and recommendation engines Collaborate with global teams of developers, traders and product developers to better understand business requirements and deliver … end product to the clients Implement and test the researched fixed income models using the risk research data Liabilities and probabilities calculations Requirements Ability to come up with sound research designs and make methodological choices to address business problems with appropriate statistical and machine learning models 3+ years of experience as a data scientist, quantitative researcher, quantitative More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Product Designer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
KEY ESG
looking for someone who has not only excelled in a scaling startup environment but has been an integral part of that journey. At KEY ESG, you’ll blend UX research, competitive analysis, and strategic design thinking to build a robust, scalable design framework that propels our next phase of success. What You’ll Do: Lead Strategic UX Research & Testing: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation. Design and execute usability tests, interviews, and surveys to generate actionable insights that inform design decisions. Perform Competitive & Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to position KEY ESG as a leader in ESG reporting. Utilize market insights to create … a Product or UX Designer (4+ years of experience) within a startup that successfully scaled—demonstrable experience being part of the scaling process is essential. Strong expertise in UX research, user testing, and competitive analysis. Hands-on experience in establishing design processes that have supported rapid team growth and increased revenue. Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g. More ❯
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Product Designer

London Area, United Kingdom
KEY ESG
looking for someone who has not only excelled in a scaling startup environment but has been an integral part of that journey. At KEY ESG, you’ll blend UX research, competitive analysis, and strategic design thinking to build a robust, scalable design framework that propels our next phase of success. What You’ll Do: Lead Strategic UX Research & Testing: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation. Design and execute usability tests, interviews, and surveys to generate actionable insights that inform design decisions. Perform Competitive & Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to position KEY ESG as a leader in ESG reporting. Utilize market insights to create … a Product or UX Designer (4+ years of experience) within a startup that successfully scaled—demonstrable experience being part of the scaling process is essential. Strong expertise in UX research, user testing, and competitive analysis. Hands-on experience in establishing design processes that have supported rapid team growth and increased revenue. Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g. More ❯
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Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies - Fixed Income Financing - Analyst or Associate

London, United Kingdom
JPMorgan Chase & Co
environment is fast-paced and challenging. The group is globally distributed, requiring clear written and verbal communication. Team members are expected to cover a range of responsibilities-including trading, quantitative research, and technology-and some on-call time will be required. Job Responsibilities Analyze data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities Conduct back testing and assess pricing, risk … decisions Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools Resolve day-to-day trading issues Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields Relevant full-time experience Strong programming skills in C Java or other object-oriented languages Good knowledge of statistics and machine learning Attention to detail, adaptability, drive, and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Strategic Designer

United Kingdom
Intellias
Intellias Senior Product Strategist transforms insights into bold, human-centered digital experiences that drive real impact. Partnering with Product Strategy Leadership and the Design & Consultancy Director, you’ll connect research, business goals, and innovation to craft transformative products. Your work shapes experience visions, translates strategy into action, and empowers clients to deliver solutions that don’t just function—but … into direction and ideas into real-world change. Requirements: Key core skills: Creative Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address business challenges and enhance product strategy. Research and Strategic Insights: Expertise in conducting and synthesizing user research, competitive analysis, and market benchmarks into actionable design strategies. Experience Vision & Roadmapping: Ability to create experience blueprints, define … build internal partnerships Responsibilities: Strategic Development: Support Product Strategy leadership in defining and executing the product strategy, formulating long-term strategies and identifying innovative product opportunities. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research activities, including user interviews and competitive benchmarking, together with co-facilitate workshops. Synthesize insights into strategic opportunities, identifying user needs, pain points, and emerging trends. Product Strategy More ❯
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Lead UX Researcher/ Designer

Crawley, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Elekta AB
other healthcare professionals around the globe. The position will be based in either our Crawly, UK office or in our Helsinki, Finland Office. Design at Elekta At Elekta, UX Research synthesizes insights from aclinical team of physicians, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and physicists and feeds these insights into product development, to ensure the clinical team can provide the best care … member of our multidisciplinary global design team, consisting of 26 professionals from the UK, US, Finland, and China, you will collaborate with experts in Industrial Design, UX Design, UX Research, and UX Development to create cohesive, user-centred experiences for our users and their patients. What you'll do at Elekta: UX Research goes beyond user understanding and … advantage, ensuring clinical workflows are safe, effective and as smooth as possible. The Lead UX Researcher will be responsible for leading user-centric design and conducting hands-on UX research and usability activities from concept ideas to production and post-production stages. Reporting to the UX Research Manager, this role will collaborate closely with other design verticals, including More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Equities Quant Platform Engineering Lead - Python (Technology) - VP

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Citigroup Inc
growth and investment, specifically within our high-priority systematic trading and analytics systems. We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead to drive the development of our next-generation quantitative development platform serving the Equities Cash, Derivatives, and Prime businesses. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as the platform enters its key growth phase. You … back tester and AI-powered data agents delivering market intelligence via rich dashboards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for markets and quantitative research, we want to hear from you! Role Overview/What will you do: As the Engineering Lead, you'll guide the technical direction and implementation of the … up to date with open-source solutions and latest trends to accelerate business outcomes. Key Skills and Experience required Extensive background in delivering production-grade, data-centric applications for quantitative trading and analytics, with demonstrated expertise in: The python data engineering stack (Polars, Parquet, FastAPI, Jupyter, Airflow, Streamlit, Ray) High-performance data stores and query engines (Starburst, Snowflake) Real More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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C# Software Engineer (Fixed Income) - Hybrid Working - Up to £115,000 Base (+ Bonus)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
environment in order to meet the needs of trading desks. Create and optimize databases and storage solutions to ensure fast, reliable access to historical and real-time data for quantitative research and trading strategies. Daily collaboration with traders and Desk heads to make sure their strategic objectives are being met through technology changes Monitor and improve the performance More ❯
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C# Software Engineer (Fixed Income) - Hybrid Working - Up to £115,000 Base (+ Bonus)

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
environment in order to meet the needs of trading desks. Create and optimize databases and storage solutions to ensure fast, reliable access to historical and real-time data for quantitative research and trading strategies. Daily collaboration with traders and Desk heads to make sure their strategic objectives are being met through technology changes Monitor and improve the performance More ❯
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Quantitative Research
10th Percentile
£51,250
25th Percentile
£60,858
Median
£110,000
75th Percentile
£128,750
90th Percentile
£181,500