Python Quant Dev - Cash Equities/Algo/Backtesting/Trading/Market Making
Scope AT
Manor Park, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Manor Park, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Java
Algorithmic Trading
Data analysis
Distributed Systems
High-Frequency Trading
Python
Backtesting
Job description
- Research and analyse trading outcomes to assess effectiveness of execution strategies
- Build and refine quantitative models to improve algorithmic trading performance
- Implement elements of trading logic in Python and work closely with engineering teams
- Partner with clients to explain model behaviour, review performance and gather feedback
- Support clients in an execution consulting capacity to optimise use of trading products
Requirements
- Strong quantitative mindset with passion for data and research
- Strong Python development skills (Java exposure beneficial but not core)
- Experience with electronic trading strategies and market microstructure
- Knowledge of European equities markets
- Exposure to distributed systems and large-scale data analysis desirable
- Excellent communication skills; able to work with global teams and clients
- High-frequency trading experience advantageous
