Accounting & Finance

Quant Trader – Hedgefund

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

Junior Quant Trader to support a renowned global HFT firm. You will apply advanced analytics and Python to develop and refine trading strategies, working within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. The role combines rigorous quantitative work with high-impact trading, across APAC hours and later UK hours. You’ll be part of a team that values open-source tech, scalability, and robust performance, offering strong learning and money-making potential.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in quantitative trading activities and strategy development
  • Apply Python to model and test trading ideas
  • Work across APAC hours initially, then UK hours, within a prop/Algo trading context
  • Learn financial and economic concepts to inform trading decisions
  • Collaborate with a technology-driven trading team to ensure robust performance
Key requirements
  • Recent trading experience in a Prop Trading Firm, Hedge Fund, or Algo Trading Desk
  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics from a UK or EU top 5 university
  • entrepreneurial mindset
  • risk-taker attitude
  • desire to learn
  • ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
  • Python

Reference: WJ-747_31191034

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