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Quant Developer (Python/C++) - Model Implementation - London- Global Hedge Fund

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A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be the next Quant Developer in their growing Model Implementation team.

This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you'll be expected to do the same. Working very closely with Researchers and PMs on the team, your primary responsibility will be the distributed real-time trading system for computing signals, and targeting positions for various strategies. You'll also own the design and production implementation of new strategies, lead efforts to identify and tackle platform bottlenecks, as well as adding expanding the platform capabilities to new asset classes.

The successful Quant Developer will have a strong work ethic, fantastic multi-tasking ability and a good sense of accountability.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of Quant Developer experience (or similar position)
  • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
  • Experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas/Numpy/Scikit-learn
  • Keen proponent of writing automated tests
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)


Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
  • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
  • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people



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