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C++ QD - Algo Volatility Trading- Global Hedge Fund

Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your C++ expertise and deep financial market understanding to build cutting-edge systematic options trading systems at a globally renowned hedge fund, with a highly competitive compensation package of up to £350k total compensation. You'll thrive in this collaborative, hybrid environment if you are a seasoned developer passionate about quantitative analysis and eager to make a significant impact on a new trading platform. This role offers exceptional growth potential within a prestigious firm, so seize this exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£180k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
C++

Job Description

Salary: Up to £180k base, circa £350k TC.
Experience: 10+ years
Job Description
Fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced C++ developer to join one of the world's most prestigious hedge funds. Come and be a part of the firm's continued success by developing a systematic platform for options trading, including algorithms to optimize execution for Portfolio Managers & post-trade analytics capability.
You will join the global Algo Dev Trading team in the process of building a new Volatility Trading system, facing off to Portfolio Managers and the Quants, working with them in the different trading pods. You will help build out a new sub-team and play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the options trading systems, collaborating closely with QAs and traders to develop efficient, robust code to meet their strategic needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, leveraging your C++ expertise and options trading business knowledge.
Skills and Experience Required
  • Substantial programming experience using modern C++ (at least C++17, ideally later)
  • Deep-level understanding of financial markets (equities, derivatives, options, futures) is crucial
  • Proficiency in quantitative analysis, mathematical modeling, statistics, and probability theory
  • Knowledge of options and products traded by volatility traders, e.g. Equity Options, Index Options, Variance/Volatility Swap
  • At least a bachelor's degree in Maths, Computer Science (or other STEM field) from a top-tier university
  • Experience building out automated options trading systems

Rewards and Incentives
  • Significant salary + bonus
  • Greenfield work / big impact
  • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented

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, please send your CV or get in touch:
Richard Allan
richard.allan@oxfordknight.co.uk
+44 (0) 20 3137 9574
linkedin.com/in/richardallanok/

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