Quant Developer - Leading Hedge Fund

Location London
Discipline: Financial Technology
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: James Findlay

Contact email: james.findlay@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 1988
Published: over 1 year ago
Quantitative Developer | Tier 1 Hedge Fund - $50BN AUM

Our client, a leading global investment management firm is actively looking to hire a skilled quantitative developer to join their London office. They are looking for expert python programmers who have experience working with portfolio managers and trading desks.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Team up with quants, risk managers, and tech experts across various locations to create analytics and risk calculations for our in-house platform.
  • Automate data retrieval and craft custom analytics using both internal and market data.
  • Create user-friendly data visualizations and interfaces for better insights and smoother workflows.
  • Work closely with project managers and senior leadership to understand needs, oversee delivery, and manage expectations.
  • Continuously enhance and support capabilities to adapt to evolving requirements.

Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of hands-on development experience in Python (pandas/numpy, etc.) in a real-world setting.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related scientific fields.
  • Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills coupled with effective communication.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and ownership of work.