Quantitative Developer/ Analyst - Equities Algorithmic Trading

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A leading global electronic trading organisation is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its equities algorithmic trading and research group. This team designs, evaluates and enhances models that directly influence how execution strategies behave across global markets.
This role suits someone who enjoys combining quant research, model development, and hands-on coding , with responsibilities spanning performance analysis, model refinement, and implementation of strategy logic.

What you'll be working on

Designing, enhancing and validating models used within execution algorithms

Analysing equities market microstructure and client trading outcomes

Determining whether customer performance is good or poor and why

Implementing logic changes within a Java-based algorithmic framework

Conducting Python-based research, prototyping, and backtesting

Collaborating closely with global quant and engineering teams (including Asia)

Explaining model behaviour and insights to internal stakeholders and clients

What we're looking for

3-5+ years in a relevant quant developer / algo quant role

Strong proficiency in Java (business logic, concurrency) and Python (research, modelling)

Solid knowledge of equities markets and microstructure

Experience building or enhancing models for trading, execution, or performance analysis

Ability to interpret and quantify client trading outcomes

Comfortable working with global teams and communicating quantitative concepts clearly

MSc/PhD in a quantitative or computational discipline advantageous

Why this role is compelling

Full ownership across research ? model development ? implementation

High impact on algorithmic behaviour and client execution quality

Strong growth trajectory with exposure to global trading and quant teams

Balanced role where quant research meets real-world production engineering

If you enjoy being at the intersection of quantitative modelling, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure , this opportunity offers one of the most comprehensive platforms to grow and contribute.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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Location:
London
Salary:
£85,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT;Banking;IT

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