At a Glance
- Tasks: Support systematic trading and enhance execution quality in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Leading financial firm focused on innovative trading strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow your skills.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make an impact in the world of finance.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in trading or quantitative development; STEM degree required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
What You'll Do
- Support day-to-day execution for a systematic fixed income pod, working directly with the Portfolio Manager in a hybrid Quantitative Developer / Trader capacity.
- Assist in executing orders and managing counterparty interaction, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and execution quality.
- Contribute to the pod’s quantitative agenda under the direction of the Portfolio Manager across research, tooling, and workflow enhancement.
- Build, maintain, and improve the data pipeline supporting systematic fixed income trading and research.
- Support signal research through data analysis and quantitative investigation across the strategy lifecycle.
- Enhance the execution stack through automation, transaction cost analysis, and other tools that improve trading efficiency and decision-making.
- Balance trading and development responsibilities effectively as market conditions and team priorities evolve.
- Work closely with the Portfolio Manager to help translate research and execution needs into practical, scalable solutions.
What You Bring
- 2–4 years of experience in a systematic trading or quantitative development environment.
- A degree in a STEM discipline.
- A strong quantitative foundation, including comfort with linear algebra and practical experience in statistics, machine learning, or signal processing.
- Proficiency in Python, including common data analysis libraries such as Pandas and Num Py.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in an execution-focused environment.
- Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with both the Portfolio Manager and external counterparties.
- A collaborative, adaptable approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Prior exposure to fixed income markets, familiarity with SQL and shell scripting, experience with a strongly typed language, and exposure to LLMs or agentic coding tools are all beneficial.
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Quantitative Developer / Trader employer: Millennium
Millennium is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering its employees to take ownership of their ideas while providing robust support through a global network. Located in a dynamic environment, the firm offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly for Java Developers in Algo Development Technology, where you can work on cutting-edge trading systems and enhance your expertise in a fast-paced setting. With a commitment to continuous learning and a focus on impactful results, Millennium stands out as a place where talented individuals can thrive and make a significant difference.
