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HFT Build-out for Python Quant Developer- Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation in high-frequency trading for a leading investment firm, with the potential for significant career growth and impactful project ownership in a collaborative environment. You'll thrive here if you are a motivated Python Quant Developer with strong analytical skills, eager to build and evolve cutting-edge trading technology alongside a brilliant team, and you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model and a highly competitive compensation package. Don't miss your chance to apply for this exciting position!

Quick Overview

Salary
£600k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Salary: up to £600k TC

Client

Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. You'll be exposed to all aspects of the systematic investing business; with lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work.

Role

They're looking to add an exceptional Quant Developer to a small engineering team within the central research technology team. Working directly with systematic Portfolio Managers - and closely associated with their success - you'll build, operate and evolve the tech stack through analyzing business requirements and identifying solutions.

Current work involves the firm's build-out into High Frequency Trading, to go alongside their multi-asset, multi-strategy approach.

The ideal candidate will be ready to solve a wide variety of problems - from building intraday signal research tools, mid- & high-frequency trading, real-time market data, and beyond.

Requirements
  • 3-7+ years' development experience in a similar role
  • Strong programming skills in Python (plus some C++ would be ideal)
  • Solid Linux admin experience
  • Bachelor's (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • A motivated self-starter, with creative & analytical problem-solving skills

Benefits
  • Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefits
  • Meritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industry
  • Excellent professional development (tuition assistance)
  • Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity work
  • Flexible hybrid working model


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 feel you're suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, then please send your CV or get in touch:

Richard Allan
richard.allan@oxfordknight.co.uk
+44 (0) 20 3137 9574
linkedin.com/in/richardallanok/

Skills

C++
Python

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