High‑Frequency Quant Trader (London/Paris/Dubai)

About the role

Join a leading systematic trading firm expanding its high‑frequency and short‑term strategy footprint across cash equities, futures and options. You will work from a central London office, leveraging the firm’s low‑latency infrastructure and colocation capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop systematic HFT strategies within a team of quant researchers and traders.
• Implement and manage a proprietary trading book, overseeing risk and performance.
• Lead junior researchers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with developers to maintain and enhance trading infrastructure and bring strategies to production.

Required profile

• 3‑5+ years of experience as a quantitative trader developing systematic strategies in options, futures or cash equities.
• Proven ability to code and prototype trading models efficiently.
• Experience leading or managing a team in a fund or sell‑side market‑making environment is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Python
• C++

What we offer

• Competitive base salary of £150,000‑£250,000 per year.
• Performance‑based bonus tied to PnL.
• Access to cutting‑edge, low‑cost trading infrastructure and global market exposure.
• Permanent contract with opportunities to scale risk allocations.