Accounting & Finance

Portfolio Manager - HFT

Anson McCade

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will set up and run an independent trading desk in a global futures business expanding into proprietary trading. You deploy and manage HFT/intraday strategies in futures, build tools, and integrate with the firm’s systems to unlock scalable PnL. A strong track record with high Sharpe and verified results is essential to attract a performance-based payout. This position offers frontline involvement in desk setup, strategy optimization, and cross-asset research at a market-making hub.

Pay / Benefits
  • performance-based payout
  • onsite role in Central London
  • permanent employment
Responsibilities
  • Set up the trading desk and integrate with firm systems
  • Deploy and manage HFT/intraday futures strategies
  • Research new alphas and optimize existing models
  • Develop tools to support trading operations and desk efficiency
Key requirements
  • 3+ years as a Quantitative Trader in futures with a verifiable track record
  • Strong Python coding skills; C++ preferred
  • Bachelor/Master/PhD in a quantitative field (minimum Bachelor)
  • results-oriented
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • risk awareness
  • Python
  • C++
  • futures market knowledge

Reference: WJ-747_31188173

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