Senior Quantitative Researcher – High-Frequency Trading

London

£160,000 - £180,000 + Exceptional Bonus Potential

Are you ready to take your quantitative research expertise to new heights? Join a globally recognized asset management and technology powerhouse at the cutting edge of high-frequency trading. Our client partners with leading institutions worldwide to deliver advanced fintech solutions that drive innovation in the financial sector.

As aSenior Quantitative Researcher, you will be at the forefront ofalpha discoveryand system optimization, working with a high-performance team to revolutionize trading strategies and low-latency infrastructure. Your impact will shape the future of global financial markets.

What You’ll Do

• Spearhead research onshort-term alpha signals, leveraging statistical modeling to uncover profitable trading opportunities.
• Optimize and enhancelow-latency trading systems, ensuring peak performance in fast-paced environments.
• Solve complex, data-intensive challenges using cutting-edgequantitative techniquesand vast time-series datasets.
• Collaborate with a world-class team to innovate and refine trading strategies for global markets.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise in high-frequency trading (HFT)within traditional finance or cryptocurrency markets.
• In-depth understanding ofalpha signal developmentandlow-latency trading infrastructure.
• Proficiency inPythonandSQL, alongside working knowledge ofC++ or Javafor high-performance applications.
• Hands-on experience withlarge-scale time-series data analysisto drive actionable insights.
• A passion for solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of quantitative research and ideally PHD level in a relevant field.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with industry leaders in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Access unparalleled resources and tools to drive innovation in trading and research.
• Be rewarded for your contributions withhighly competitive compensationand significant upside potential through performance-based bonuses.
• Shape the future of financial technology on a global scale.

Ready to make an impact where innovation meets opportunity?Apply nowto embark on your next career-defining challenge!

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