Graduate Front Office Quantitative Developer

Role Overview

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Our client, a leading firm in the investment banking sector, is seeking a Graduate Front Office Quantitative Developer to join their ETF market making desk. This is a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.

• Location: Central London
• Start Date: ASAP
• Education: Master’s degree in an IT-related field is essential

You’ll be part of a team of seven IT strategists, supporting and enhancing trading systems used by the desk. The role is split between:

• Support (30%) – Ensuring system reliability, assisting traders, and maintaining platform stability
• Development (70%) – Enhancing Python-based architecture, building monitoring tools, and collaborating on new trading features

Technical Requirements xwzovoh

• Strong Linux and Python development skills
• Familiarity with C++ (reading level)
• SQL (Oracle) experience
• Experience in production environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

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