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Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.
Looking for a C++ developer to join the Quant Dev team. You'll work within a trading desk with a direct and immediate impact on the desk's success. Working closely with traders and researchers, this role offers exposure to many aspects of algorithmic trading, including ultra-low-latency trading engine (tracking nanoseconds), research platform (Terabytes of data per day), and analytics infrastructure (Massive cloud computing)
The successful candidate will enjoy taking ownership of projects from an idea through to completed solution. You can expect opportunities to solve hard technical challenges critical to the desk's success.
Requirements
- Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science
- 3+ years' experience in finance
- Fantastic C++ skills that you are using currently (Python experience highly desirable)
- Good understanding of what is happening 'under the hood' – be it CPU, memory, OS, network, etc.
- Outstanding communication skills suitable for a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Low latency experience
- Good low-level knowledge would be ideal
Benefits
- Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
- Competitive salary + generous benefits
- Professional and personal development
- Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If you think you are a strong match for this job description, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Amy Gandhi
Tel: +44 (0)
in/amy-gandhi-122b55109
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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