Pioneer Search Ltd
City, London
30/07/2025
Full time
Quantitative Developer - Systematic Execution Algo Trading | Java, Equities, Market Microstructure | £115,000 | London (Hybrid) A leading global financial institution is looking to hire a Quantitative Developer into their electronic trading/execution algorithms team in London. This is a Front Office role combining core Java development, quantitative research, and systematic strategy implementation, ideal for someone with a deep understanding of equity market microstructure, electronic trading systems, and performance modelling. You'll sit in a globally distributed Quant Trading & Strategy function, working closely with traders, quants, and technologists to research, design, and enhance the execution logic behind systematic trading strategies. The position offers strong exposure to both low-latency trading infrastructure and client-driven product development. Key Responsibilities: Analyse performance of algorithmic trading strategies using large datasets Optimise market microstructure-aware trading logic and execution tactics Design and implement Java-based business logic for live trading systems Collaborate with quant researchers, engineers, and execution consultants across global offices Act as a technical point of contact on trading algorithm performance and behaviour Required Skills: 3+ years of core Java development (Java 8+, Multithreading, testing frameworks, DI) Experience with electronic trading systems (preferably equities, agency or prop) Strong understanding of European equities market microstructure Background in quantitative modelling, data analysis, or algorithm design MSc or PhD in a relevant field: Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or similar Desirable Experience: Experience with low-latency systems, high-frequency trading (HFT) or execution consultancy Exposure to Python for prototyping and data analytics Familiarity with distributed systems, messaging frameworks (eg Kafka), or order management systems (OMS) Position Overview: Salary: Up to £115,000 base Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite) Industry: Financial services, electronic trading, Front Office technology Team: Global quant/algo trading group This is a unique opportunity for a Java Quant Developer to work directly on the engine of Real Time equity trading, driving tangible performance improvements and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in systematic execution.