A senior front office quant trading position combining live risk management, systematic strategy research and execution. You will work directly within the firm's automated trading infrastructure, taking ownership of both the refinement of existing models and the identification and development of new trading opportunities across asset classes and market structures.
Responsibilities
Monitor and actively manage real-time risk across live books, including local time zone coverage and weekend shift rotation
Conduct pricing and execution research to facilitate systematic hedging strategies using the firm's automated trading infrastructure
Design, implement and backtest new trading signals and execution strategies across spot, derivatives and event-driven markets
Develop and improve models for market microstructure analysis, signal generation, position sizing and execution optimisation
Identify structural mispricings, liquidity patterns and inefficiencies across new and existing markets
Perform rigorous post-trade analysis including PnL attribution, slippage analysis and signal decay diagnostics
Collaborate directly with quant developers and engineers to translate research into production-grade trading systems
Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's risk framework, including real-time monitoring and drawdown management tools
Requirements
Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline from a top-tier institution
5+ years of profitable trading experience at a bank, proprietary trading firm or market making desk in any asset class
Deep understanding of market microstructure, order flow dynamics and execution mechanics
Hands-on experience developing and deploying systematic trading strategies in live production environments
Strong proficiency in Python; experience with C++ or low-latency execution environments is a plus
Solid grounding in statistical modelling, time-series analysis, signal research and backtesting methodology
Experience with derivatives pricing, options microstructure or volatility modelling is advantageous
Proven ability to manage live risk independently and make sound, fast decisions under pressure
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious with a drive for continuous improvement
What's on Offer
Highly competitive base salary with a substantial performance-based compensation component - structured to reward genuine trading edge
Direct exposure to trading across multiple asset classes - including digital assets, derivatives, equities and prediction markets - within a single, institutionally scaled operation
A clear and meritocratic career trajectory - senior traders with a track record are given increasing autonomy, capital allocation and leadership responsibility
A collaborative, high-performance culture built around intellectual rigour, shared knowledge and continuous improvement
Access to cutting-edge proprietary technology, deep liquidity and a globally connected trading operation
Additional Information
The Firm
A well-capitalised, technology-driven trading firm operating at significant scale across digital assets, derivatives and emerging prediction markets. The firm runs proprietary systematic strategies across multiple asset classes with institutional-grade infrastructure and deep liquidity. The London quant trading desk is a core part of the global operation and is currently expanding its senior trading capability.
Efinancialcareers · London, UK