Java Quant Developer Software Engineer Trading Finance London

Java Quant Developer Software Engineer Trading Finance London

Full-Time 120000 - 160000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a team of developers to create innovative financial software using Java and Python.
  • Company: Leading asset management firm in London with a focus on technology and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, 100% bonus, hybrid working, and flexible hours for work-life balance.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and learning in a tech-driven industry.
  • Why this job: Be part of a cutting-edge team transforming finance with AI and quantitative analysis.
  • Qualifications: Strong Java development skills; experience in finance is a plus but not essential.

The predicted salary is between 120000 - 160000 £ per year.

Java Quant Developer required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following:

  • Excellent experience as a Java Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer
  • Strong Java - strong design, architecture and build experience
  • An understanding of fixed income whether rates or credit markets, equities, commodities or FX markets
  • Good ability to work and collaborate with front office stakeholders such as traders, quants, researchers etc

The following is DESIRABLE, not essential:

  • Buy-side - asset management, investment manager, hedge fund
  • Pre-trade analytics, pricing or PnL analysis
  • Derivatives

You will work in a team of 6 global quantitative developers. This team is dedicated to government bonds (rates) and MBS fixed income quantitative analysis and researchers across the company and productionising their models. This is 80% Java and 20% Python. You don't need to have Python experience though. Fixed income experience is advantageous but not essential. They would be happy with experience in equities, commodities or FX. Pre-trade risk or pricing as well as PnL knowledge is highly desirable.

Hybrid working is 4 days/week. There is flexibility with hours to accommodate school runs etc.

The company has aggressively adopted AI: ChatGPT, MS CoPilot and GitHub CoPilot and ClaudeCode are all available. There are no limitations on the use of tokens.

Salary: £120-160k + 100% Bonus + 10% Pension

Java Quant Developer Software Engineer Trading Finance London employer: eFinancialCareers

As a leading global asset manager based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation packages, and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI tools that enhance their skills and productivity. Join us to be part of a team that not only drives success but also prioritises employee well-being and growth in a vibrant city.

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Contact Details:

eFinancialCareers Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Java Quant Developer Software Engineer Trading Finance London

Java Development
Software Engineering
Python Programming
Fixed Income Knowledge
Equities Knowledge
Commodities Knowledge
FX Markets Understanding