At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop algorithms and work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies in finance.
- Company: Join Jefferies, a leading global investment banking firm with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team with global collaboration and excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced world of trading and financial markets.
- Qualifications: Experience in C++, Python, and a passion for algorithmic trading.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Required Skills & Qualifications:1–3 years of professional experience writing clean, preferably in modern C++, with a strong grasp of memory management and multi-threading.
AI/ML Familiarity: Academic or professional experience working with machine learning libraries and frameworks.
Interest in trading and financial markets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with colleagues around the world.
Quick to learn and curious about all things.
Understand performance verification and optimization tools.
CS Fundamentals: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithmic complexity.
Scripting & Data: Competence in Python, Perl, Shell scripting and SQL for data analysis, prototyping, and integrating AI models.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a highly quantitative field.
Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) or hardware acceleration (CUDA/GPUs).
Familiarity with CVS, git and Linux/Unix environments.
Basic understanding of quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services.
With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives.
We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live.
As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
- Full time
- Posting Date: 2026-07-01
Junior Algorithmic Developer, Analyst, London employer: Jefferies Financial Group
Jefferies is an exceptional employer for Junior Algorithmic Developers, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, alongside opportunities for professional growth in the fast-paced world of finance and technology. The firm provides access to cutting-edge resources and a global network, making it an ideal place for those eager to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
