High-Frequency Trader | London, UK

Location: London, UK

Domain Focus: High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

Experience: 4+ years of professional experience in HFT or a related quantitative trading environment

International Talent: Yes, international applicants are encouraged.

Are you an exceptional quantitative trader with a proven track record of success, who is looking for a new challenge?

This is a rare opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment. We're seeking high-calibre High-Frequency traders to join the thriving HFT community in London. Success in this region means more than just generating consistent alpha. So, we’re looking for elite professionals who are poised to lead the next wave of market innovation.

🔷 The Profile – Your Expertise

We’re looking for strategic operators and algorithmic pioneers. You’ll need to be an individual with insatiable curiosity and a proven history of turning complex data into market-beating strategies.

Career Path:

• You've navigated a career focused on the practical application of advanced quantitative models to solve real-world trading problems.
• Your professional journey is marked by an evolution from model development to full-cycle strategy execution, where you've taken ownership of the entire process.
• You have a proven record of adapting to changing market dynamics, demonstrating an ability to pivot your expertise and thrive in new trading environments and asset classes.

Projects And Performance:

• You have a demonstrable track record of consistent P&L generation and effective risk management.
• You can quantify your past achievements, such as developing new alpha signals or improving the efficiency of existing trading strategies.
• You have a proven history of taking ownership of projects, from conception to live deployment, in collaboration with research and development teams.
• You possess a profound understanding of market microstructure and have used this knowledge to capitalise on market inefficiencies.

Professional Skills:

• Your professional expertise is a blend of technical depth and strategic vision.
• You have a superior ability to identify and interpret patterns in large datasets, translating them into actionable trading insights.
• Your skills include project leadership, managing the critical trade-offs between speed and risk, and the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Prowess:

• You have a strong command of quantitative trading principles and are proficient with relevant technologies.
• Deep knowledge of statistical modelling, machine learning techniques, and time series analysis.
• Hands-on experience with back-testing frameworks and simulation environments.
• A strong understanding of various market data APIs, trading protocols (e.g., FIX), and exchange connectivity.

Qualifications, Licenses And Academic Achievements:

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field.
• A history of continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve in quantitative finance.
• Any relevant professional qualifications or published research is highly valued.

🔷 Who You Are And What We Need

• You excel in a collaborative, high-energy environment, building strong relationships with researchers and developers to achieve shared goals.
• You’re highly motivated, self-directed, and thrive in a meritocratic culture where talent and results are rewarded.
• You have an innate competitive drive, a strong sense of accountability, and a commitment to excellence. You’re motivated by the high-stakes, intellectual challenges of the markets.
• You possess a sharp analytical mindset and constantly seek out creative solutions. You’re highly adaptable to new technologies and evolving market conditions, tackling complex problems with persistence and depth.

If you're ready to lead with conviction and build something enduring, we want to hear from you.

Apply Above Or Connect Directly:

info@aaaglobal.co.uk | www.aaaglobal.co.uk

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