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7 months ago
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Our client is a startup quant trading company that applies rigorous mathematical, statistical, and machine learning techniques to investment management. Their founders have had hugely successful careers within quant finance and they are looking to hire talented quantitative developers and researchers to help them develop their technology and trading platforms in advance of launching live trading operations.


The role includes a wide range of potential responsibilities depending on the candidate’s experience and the needs of the business. You may be required to:

  • Develop the technology for their core data platform, including tools and systems for storing, processing, and analysing data, as well as integration with external data sources
  • Research and implement trading strategies
  • Implement methods for portfolio construction, risk management, and reporting
  • Design and implement tools for live execution and operational support


Successful candidates will require a subset of the following:

  • Python
  • C++
  • Machine Learning/AI (Tensorflow, Pytorch)
  • Cloud computing (AWS, GCP preferred)
  • In-depth understanding of algorithms and data structures, and ability to apply them to practical problems
  • Code optimisation and memory management; working with large datasets
  • Computer architecture; how hardware constraints influence system design and implementation
  • Exceptional problem solving ability and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas
  • A STEM degree from a top tier academic institution is strongly preferred


In return the client offers flexible working hours, a friendly, relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, and a highly competitive salary together with a bonus scheme to generously reward early stage employees once the company is successful.


Vertex Search is working as a recruitment agency on this engagement.

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