Head of Quantitative Development - Front Office/Rates
London
Very attractive Salary & Package/Bonus
Immediate Interviews
Overview
Leading Global Hedge Fund. An opportunity for a Quant Dev Lead to play a critical role in the development and implementation of software solutions for the rates trading business. Building & leading a team of rates trading quant developers, guiding the team's technical direction and delivery of solutions. The position will involve working closely with Traders & Portfolio Managers and other key stakeholders to deliver quantitative solutions with particular focus on Rates products. You will manage a team of quant developers creating advanced trading systems for rates products as well as shaping the strategic blueprint for quantitative research and trading technologies within the rates domain, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
Experience Required
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Quantitative Development within a Front Office setting within a hedge fund with a strong emphasis on Rates products.
- Demonstrated success in project management & directing high-performing software development teams, with a minimum of 2 years of team lead/project management experience.
- Advanced knowledge/experience of trading systems for rates products.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Java, C++, .NET, and JavaScript.
- Experience with database design and development, including SQL and NoSQL technologies.
- Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and tools.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
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