C++ (some Java) * Equity Stat Arb Quant Development job * Award winning team * London recruitment

We have a unique mandate for any budding junior-mid level C++ developer looking to join a truly world class front office trading unit as a developer (quant developer).  This team are well-established and operate as a standalone trading unit within a leading European Bank in London. They are in the enviable position to be able to invest in addition headcount and are prepared to consider guaranteed compensations package so give candidates an indication of the earning potential within this team!   They are renowned for their ability as one of the leading stat arb units in London today. They boast:  a world class systematic trading platform (Colo’s, market access, latency etc.), quality of staff, collegiate environment, and flat management structure and an interesting an markets focused technical environment and very low staff turnover.    They are looking for exceptionally strong C++  developer with a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals.  

• Exceptional undergraduate degree from top university in computer Science/Engineering (ideally). Strong A level results (or equivalent) is also important. 

• Technology stack is C++, Linux, although they will consider smart candidates with knowledge of any primary OO language.   Any experience of Java, Matlab, Python would be desirable too.    

• Knowledge of multithreading, socket level programming, core algorithms and data structures.

• All of these development positions will sit directly in a business unit (with access to the models and trading strategies for those that are interested).

• Quant Developers will also need a strong grasp of Mathematics (naturally).

• Prior experience within finance is NOT essential. They are looking for deeply technical individuals from any hi-tech backgrounds such as Telecoms, Gaming, and Industrial Research/Social Media Labs etc. 

For more information on this position please contact Mike Sherwin (DL. +44 (0)7795 394 276) or just email your CV to mike@joveinternational.com