Quantitative Developer/ Analyst - Equities Algorithmic Trading

Quantitative Developer/ Analyst – Equities Algorithmic Trading

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A leading global electronic trading organisation is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its equities algorithmic trading and research group. This team designs, evaluates and enhances models that directly influence how execution strategies behave across global markets.

This role suits someone who enjoys combining quant research, model development, and hands-on coding, with responsibilities spanning performance analysis, model refinement, and implementation of strategy logic.

What you\’ll be working on

• Designing, enhancing and validating models used within execution algorithms
• Analysing equities market microstructure and client trading outcomes
• Determining whether customer performance is good or poor and why
• Implementing logic changes within a Java-based algorithmic framework
• Conducting Python-based research, prototyping, and backtesting
• Collabor closely with global quant and engineering teams (including Asia)

What we\’re looking for

• 3-5+ years in a relevant quant developer / algo quant role
• Strong proficiency in Java (business logic, concurrency) and Python (research, modelling)
• Solid knowledge of equities markets and microstructure
• Experience building or enhancing models for trading, execution, or performance analysis
• Ability to interpret and quantify client trading outcomes
• Comfortable working with global teams and communicating quantitative concepts clearly
• MSc/PhD in a quantitative or computational discipline advantageous

Why this role is compelling

• Full ownership across research, model development, and implementation
• High impact on algorithmic behaviour and client execution quality
• Strong growth trajectory with exposure to global trading and quant teams
• Balanced role where quant research meets real-world production engineering

If you enjoy being at the intersection of quantitative modelling, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure, this opportunity offers one of the most comprehensive platforms to grow and contribute.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Software Development

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