Python Quant Dev - Cash Equities/Algo/Backtesting/Trading/Market Making

Scope AT

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java

Algorithmic Trading

Data analysis

Distributed Systems

High-Frequency Trading

Python

Backtesting

Job description

Python Quant Dev - Cash Equities/Algo/Backtesting/Trading/Market Making

Responsibilities

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

Key Skills & Experience

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

Permanent role - Central London based - hybrid working

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