C++ Developer (Quantitative Trading)

Posted 04 September 2023
Salary Up to £150,000
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Software Development
Reference1500
Contact NameEanna Flanagan

Job description

Referment is working with a leading hedge fund who have an exciting opportunity available for a C++ Developer to join their quantitative trading desk. The successful developer will be responsible for designing and implementing the systematic trading infrastructure which includes the order management systems, execution systems and quantitative trading applications.

This is an opportunity to work in a high performing and very impactful front office development team and work closely alongside the global trading, quantitative research and wider technology teams. Strong C++ development skills are required as well as extensive experience building execution systems and trading applications for a HFT, Hedge Fund or Investment Bank. 

Key Requirements 
  • 4-8 years + experience working with C++ on Linux 
  • Extensive experience building execution and high performance trading systems working for a trading company, hedge fund or investment bank
  • Strong academic background in a STEM subject from a leading university
  • Awareness of real-time market data feeds and FIX protocol; ideally from an algorithmic trading perspective 

* You must be eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship*

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