Quant Developer (C++ Focus)

Sector:FinTech/Financial Services

Salary/Rate:£120,000

Job type:Perm

Town/City:City of London

County:London

Job ref:BByF-D400

Post Date:20. 09. 2024

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Meet Our Recruiter

Craig Mullen

Director

0203 479 4931

craig@ncounter.co.uk

About the Role

Quant Developer (C++ Focus)

Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 (plus bonus and package)

Join Our Innovative Team: Quant Development

We are on the hunt for an experienced Quant Developer with a strong focus on C++ to join our dynamic team in London. This role presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with traders, modellers, and engineers in designing advanced pricing algorithms for an evolving market landscape.

About the Team Our multidisciplinary team comprises quantitative analysts, data analysts, data scientists, product specialists, developers, and testers. We are dedicated to developing and producing high-quality data that supports our Market Data business, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external stakeholders. Our collaborative projects leverage the diverse expertise within our team, offering valuable insights across different aspects of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with traders and other team members to design and implement pricing algorithms. Construct and maintain test data for regression testing and back-casting of algorithms. Provide support and assist in troubleshooting issues as they arise. Continuously improve and optimize existing models and algorithms to ensure top performance. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in quantitative finance and technology to enhance our solutions.

Skills and Experience Required:

Proficient in the development of pricing models within an application development framework. Experience in using and contributing to Quantitative Libraries. Strong skills in the development and integration of pricing models. Experience in electronic trading systems and execution platforms. Familiarity with execution and hedging algorithms. Knowledge of container frameworks and associated tooling. A strong background in pricing analytics with expertise in at least one asset class (Sovereign Debt preferred). Experience working in real-time event-driven environments. Proven track record of data-driven development, including unit testing, mocking, and back-testing. Strong programming skills in C++; experience with additional languages will be a plus (e.g., Python, KDB+/Q, C#, C). Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, particularly KDB (ideal), Oracle, Sybase, Cassandra, or others. Demonstrated willingness to learn new languages and technologies as required.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Quant Developer eager to make a significant impact within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about advancing your career and contributing to innovative pricing solutions, we invite you to apply!

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