Director - Quant Developer, FO/Sales

Barclay Simpson
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 300K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Python
Systems Architecture
React
Backend
Information Technology
Data Management
Front End Software Development

Job description

  • Deliver a cross-asset analytics platform to empower front office Sales personnel with advanced tools.
  • Engage directly with Sales users and senior stakeholders in Sales and Trading to define platform requirements and gather feedback.
  • Report platform progress and strategic direction to senior management and propose improvements based on user feedback and market trends.
  • Design system architecture and develop associated APIs for seamless integration.
  • Hands-on development of both backend and frontend components, focusing on Python and React.
  • Ensure platform alignment with strategic firm-wide initiatives by collaborating with partners across Technology teams.

Requirements

  • PhD or Master's in a quantitative field (e.g., Applied Math, Computer Science, Stats).
  • 8+ years of experience in front-office development, ideally in a major investment bank.
  • Proven expertise in Python development and building APIs for commercial platforms.
  • Experience designing and delivering analytics tools directly to Sales/Trading professionals.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to engage with senior management.

About the company

This range is provided by Barclay Simpson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Barclay Simpson I recruit front office quants, strats & researchers | Sell-Side & Buy-Side A top-tier investment bank is seeking a Director-level Quant Developer to lead the development of a cross-asset front office analytics platform for Sales teams. This hands-on leadership role combines system design, development, and stakeholder engagement, and will be pivotal in enabling real-time decision-making and analytics within the front office.

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