Quantitative Developer – New Trading Pod

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Our client, a Major Hedge Fund, is looking to hire a skilled Quantitative Developer to join an ambitious systematic trading pod in Dubai or London.

This is a hands-on role in a performance critical environment, focused on building and refining technology that supports real-time decision-making and execution in a new trading pod.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a highly regarded Portfolio Manager and Researchers to develop and enhance trading strategies across systematic macro & commodities.
  • Work at the intersection of research and production, turning ideas into scalable low latency trading systems
  • Contribute to the design of high-performance infrastructure supporting live strategies

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in a Quantitative Development / Trading System Engineering role within the financial industry
  • Strong proficiency in C++, some Python experience is a benefit
  • Familiarity with Equities, FX or commodity markets is a plus, but not a strict requirement
  • Familiarity with real-time or event-driven systems
  • Understanding of financial markets & trading systems
  • Comfortable working in Linux-based environments

To discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Rhys at rhys.nugent@capitalmarkets.ie

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Company: Capital Markets Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our client, a Major Hedge Fund, is looking to hire a skilled Quantitative Developer to join an ambitious systematic trading pod in Dubai or London.

This is a hands-on role in a performance critical environment, focused on building and refining technology that supports real-time decision-making and execution in a new trading pod.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a highly regarded Portfolio Manager and Researchers to develop and enhance trading strategies across systematic macro & commodities.
  • Work at the intersection of research and production, turning ideas into scalable low latency trading systems
  • Contribute to the design of high-performance infrastructure supporting live strategies

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in a Quantitative Development / Trading System Engineering role within the financial industry
  • Strong proficiency in C++, some Python experience is a benefit
  • Familiarity with Equities, FX or commodity markets is a plus, but not a strict requirement
  • Familiarity with real-time or event-driven systems
  • Understanding of financial markets & trading systems
  • Comfortable working in Linux-based environments

To discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Rhys at rhys.nugent@capitalmarkets.ie

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Posted: May 20th, 2026