Experienced Quantitative Developer required – Boutique buy side trading firm – C#/C++/Java – Mayfair, London recruitment
Montash Associates is partnering exclusively with a small (yet well established) buy side trading firm. We are working with them to source a leading Quantitative Developer to work as part of their trading team.
The firm exclusively focus’ on systematic/algorithmic trading strategies. They have a number of high calibre individuals working on the research side, and now need one more developer to support them and their trading activities.
There is a wide scope to the role, and a heavy focus on innovation. The team is collaborative and there are a number of market leading professionals that you will be working alongside. It is important that you are interested in both the software and hardware side, as the successful individual will be exposed to and involved in both.
There will also be a lot of exposure to the “quant” side, working with large data sets, backtesting algorithms, implementing trading strategies etc. There is excellent career potential, and the opportunity to progress down a number of different avenues depending upon the desires of the specific individual (this can be discussed in later interview stages).
There is a platform in place already, so excellent analytical skills are essential in order to constantly improve and upgrade what they have in place.
Out of industry candidates with no finance skills will be considered.
To summarise, the core requirements for this role are:
• Excellent development skills, C++, Java or C#
• Good quantitative understanding
• Strong software architecture skills
• Strong academic track record. Computer science/numeric discipline. MSc or higher preferred
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Finance knowledge is advantageous, but not essential
• Permission to live and work in the UK. Relocation assistance is not available.
The ideal candidate will have around 5 years of experience, however more junior/senior candidates will be considered. As a guideline, base salaries will be in the region of £110k. There will be a market leading, buy side bonus on top of this, as well as an excellent flexible benefits package.
To apply, please send through a copy of your CV to edwardb@montash.com. I can then call you for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, if you have further questions please feel free to call on 0207 749 6060. All applications, conversations and correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Ref: EB/UK/BQD/9901
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