A growing global macro hedge fund is seeking a Technology Associate / Data Engineer to join its lean, high-impact technology team in London. This is a hands-on engineering role at the intersection of technology, data, and business operations . You’ll work directly with teams across Trading, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Compliance to build tools, automate processes, and enhance the firm’s data and reporting infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be someone who combines strong technical skills with curiosity, pragmatism, and drive — someone who takes pride in engineering fundamentals, thrives in a small team, and wants to see the commercial impact of their work.
Develop, maintain, and enhance data pipelines and ETL processes using Python and SQL. Manage and integrate API connections and FTP data feeds into internal systems. Support and optimise the firm’s cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure) including VMs, data storage, and permissions. Use Excel/VBA for automation and ad-hoc data analysis. Take ownership of projects that improve automation, scalability, and efficiency across the fund.
Autonomy and ownership from day one — your work will have immediate visibility. Competitive compensation and rapid career progression in a high-performing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics).~2–4 years’ experience in a technical, data, or engineering-focused role.~ Strong skills in Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA .~ Experience building or maintaining ETL/data pipelines , particularly around APIs or FTP processes.~ Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Git .~ Experience with dashboarding/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Streamlit). Familiarity with Linux scripting or workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect). Exposure to financial markets , asset management, or consulting environments.
Ideal candidates may come from consulting, banking, or buy-side firms, or from smaller environments where they’ve had end-to-end responsibility. If you’re looking for a role that will stretch your technical breadth, give you real impact, and expose you to the inner workings of a hedge fund, this opportunity stands out….