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C++ Quant Developer (Trade Execution)

Company: Oxford Knight

Location: London

Posted on: September 25

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. Youll work within a trading desk with a direct and immediate impact on the desks 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 desks 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

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