Python Software Engineer – Quant Trading Fixed Income

Overview

In this role you will join a small, high-impact team building models and trading systems for a fixed income quant strategy at a leading trading firm. You contribute to the development of models, tooling, and infrastructure that drive execution and research. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to scale a successful, proprietary strategy. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in a top-tier, globally recognized trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance models and trading systems for a fixed income quant strategy
• Contribute to the design and implementation of robust, scalable Python-based infrastructure
• Collaborate within a small, high-performing team to drive research and execution objectives
• Apply strong CS fundamentals and statistical reasoning to quantify risk and performance
• Incorporate ideas from machine learning where appropriate to improve models and signals
• Maintain code quality and readability with a focus on maintainability in a fast-paced setting

Key requirements

• MSc in Computer Science / Statistics
• Strong computer science fundamentals
• Very strong Python coding skills and experience with functional programming
• Not moved jobs every year
• Strong statistics understanding
• Interest or experience in machine learning (desirable)
• Sub 10 years of experience
• Location: Central London

• bright and motivated
• ability to work in a small, high-performing team
• quick learner with strong problem-solving abilities
• Python
• functional programming
• statistics