eFX Quant Developer, Director

Job Summary

The role is responsible for developing and managing FX e-trading algorithms and controls to maximise electronic trading performance and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maximising eTPI along with colleagues in the ATQ team and growing the eFX franchise within the confines of the regulatory framework.
• Responsible for spotting new revenue opportunities in the FX E-Trading franchise and being informed on any changes within the quant team.
• Responsible for the specification, delivery and continued maintenance/operation of automated pricing and trading algorithms, models and controls which further the business and risk management objectives.
• Responsible for optimising client spread‑capture / hedging using big data analysis.
• Responsible for generating alpha signals for use by algorithms and models in FX E‑Trading.
• Responsible for delivering the back testing / analysis / monitoring necessary to achieve the above.
• Responsible for working together with colleagues in IT to achieve the above.
• Responsible for liaising with E‑/V‑sales around appropriate client pricing.
• Consulted on models and algorithms developed by others in FX E‑Trading.
• Ensure that the business meets its obligations for the prevention of money laundering under the Group Policy and Standards and under local laws and regulations.
• Ensure that there are appropriate and documented internal controls and procedures in place.
• Monitor the operation of such procedures and controls and regularly review them to ensure that they reflect any changes in products, systems, policy and regulations.
• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values; set appropriate tone and expectations amongst colleagues and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and sharing best practice.
• Lead and reinforce strategic change and ensure the organisation structure and people programmes are aligned and geared towards supporting change.

Skills and Requirements

• Quantitative and analytical experience, including big data analysis, backtesting, and model/algorithm performance monitoring.
• Strong FX / eFX product and electronic trading knowledge (pricing, spread capture, hedging, alpha generation) is highly desired.
• Hands‑on experience with automated pricing and trading algorithms, including specification, delivery, and ongoing maintenance/controls.
• Proficiency in Python and Java and use of analytics platforms; experience building tooling and analytics for trading and risk.
• Experience with plotting/charting tools and working closely with quants on model implementation and analysis.
• Front‑end / UI analytics experience, ideally with React and JavaScript for building and enhancing analytics dashboards.
• Strong understanding of risk, internal controls, and regulatory/AML requirements in electronic trading.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to collaborate with IT, quants, sales, and risk/control partners to deliver business objectives.
• Commercial mindset with a track record of identifying revenue opportunities and optimising client pricing.

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and all sorts of self‑help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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