Python Software Engineer

Are you ready to manage a substantial AUM by deploying sophisticated low-latency strategies in a premier financial centre?

The ideal professionals seek to transcend local alpha generation, driven by the challenge of managing a global portfolio within London's institutional framework. So, we're looking for those who seek the prestige and scale to solidify a legacy as a global market-maker, with a worldwide perspective.

The Profile - Your Expertise

You'll need to be a professional with a proven history of designing and deploying high-impact, ultra-low latency trading algorithms in sophisticated global markets..

Career Path, Projects And Performance:

• Established a multi-regional systematic trading strategy that generated consistent alpha across major global futures and FX markets.
• Successfully transitioned from a focus on single-market trading to complex, cross-border, multi-asset portfolio management with significant AUM.
• Pioneered and optimised robust risk management frameworks that adhered to stringent FCA and international regulatory requirements.
• Delivered a quantifiable increase in trading efficiency by reducing system latency across a critical, high-volume trading venue.

• Elite-level proficiency in C++ and Python for ultra-low latency system development and quantitative research.
• Expertise in exchange connectivity, including FIX protocol and custom exchange APIs, is essential for London's global trading infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic projects across geographically dispersed research, engineering, and compliance teams.
• Mastery of performance profiling tools (Valgrind, gprof) and kernel-level tuning in a Linux environment for HFT systems., * Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics) from a top-tier global institution.
• Evidence of impactful, peer-reviewed research or a substantial thesis in the field of quantitative finance or market microstructure.
• Possession of relevant licenses (e.g., Series 3, CFA) or a deep understanding of UK/EU regulatory certifications is highly valued.
• A career trajectory marked by continuous professional development and a commitment to mastering new quantitative methodologies.

Who You Are And What We Need

• A highly motivated professional who consistently seeks intellectual challenges and takes complete ownership of performance and outcomes in a high-stakes setting.
• Individuals who fit into a meritocratic, intellectually rigorous environment and are driven by institutional excellence and long-term reputation.
• Professionals capable of translating complex, innovative concepts clearly to non-technical, senior leadership and collaborating effectively across global offices.
• A candidate with a sharp analytical capability and a proactive approach to evolving trading technologies, regulatory shifts, and complex market structure.

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