Hedge Fund – Systematic (MF/HF/UHF) Trading – Engineers / Quants / Researchers – LDN / NY – PnL Bonus

Requirements:

Software Engineering (C++ / Java):

Westbourne Partners are looking for Software Engineers and Researchers to join the research team to work on software to facilitate (ultra) / high frequency intra-day trading across multiple asset classes. The successful applicant will join a relatively new group of around 15 people, comprising (10) Software Engineers and (5) Quantitative Researchers. As a software engineer, you will be involved in creating systems which will allow market connectivity; execution; market monitoring; data collection; trading algorithms; system monitoring. Applicants are expected to have an advanced level of C++ or Java programming (albeit this team is very much language agnostic), proven experience of real-time systems architecture and development, and knowledge of techniques for latency reduction. 

Quantitative Research:

As a Quantitative Researcher, you will be responsible for research and development of new signals and trading strategies. You will take responsibility for deploying your own strategies and systems for Alpha Capture. You will also contribute to the creation of software and trading platforms to support on-going development of new strategies. We are interested in engaging with individuals with at least 2 years’ experience of intra-day trading in FX, commodities, fixed income, equities, futures, options etc. Quantitative Researchers typically have a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics etc.  

Culture:

Our client believes strongly in offering a stimulating and engaging work-research environment. They believe that people are more productive in an engaging, low stress, enjoyable surroundings which is why they offer everyone free access to a private chef and dining room, free access to a personal trainer and gym, regular social engagements and stimulating and challenging technical problems. Moreover our client believes in rewarding people accordingly – resulting in unprecedented total compensations, due to uncapped basics and (personal group) PnL Bonuses.

Individuals:

It is likely that you consider yourself to be smart, but not peerless. You will enjoy your work and solving complex problems. A flexible, non-hierarchical environment will appeal to you. 

Please call +44 (0) 7717 058 463 to discuss in complete confidence or email your resume tol.jackson@westbourne-partners.com.