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Fionics

Quantitative Developer (HFT - New Desk - Not Tower) (London)

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

25-09-2025

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Skills

Python Programming C++

Job Specifications

Quantitative Developer (New HFT Desk)

Location: London

Company Overview: Tier 1 HFT (not Tower) running a high upside pod model for new desks.

Job Summary: Join a 1-4 person team as the Quant Dev to get new HFT strategies off the ground and frankly do whatever is necessary to make the team successful. You will wear multiple hats. It will not be perfect. You will learn a TON, and there's a lot of financial upside for you.

Responsibilities

Get new HFT team live and profitable
You're THE Quant Dev - do whatever needs to get done to be successful

Qualifications

Proven experience in quantitative/developer role or internships
Strong programming skills - Python, and ideally C++
Understand how to hack your way through multi-faceted problems quickly
Courageous in the face of challenges, and ready for constant innovation

What We Offer

Mentorship from industry veterans with billions in Pnl under their belt
High upside opportunity - if your team succeeds, you will earn significantly more than a typical tier 1 Quant Dev role
Opportunity to build HFT team from scratch
Collaborative culture

Get in touch if you're looking for a challenge!

About the Company

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