Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
The Opportunity
We’re partnering with an industry-leading global hedge fund that is seeking a Python Engineer to join its front‑office technology team.
Working closely with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts, you’ll build the tools, platforms, and infrastructure that support investment research, trading decisions, and portfolio management.
This is a highly visible, business‑critical role where your engineering expertise will directly influence investment workflows, operational efficiency, and trading performance. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where technology is a core driver of competitive advantage.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based applications supporting trading, research, and portfolio management.
- Build bespoke analytics, reporting, and visualisation tools in partnership with investment teams.
- Develop and optimise data pipelines supporting large‑scale financial datasets.
- Automate complex workflows to improve research productivity and trading efficiency.
- Collaborate directly with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts to deliver innovative, high‑impact solutions.
Front‑Office Exposure – Work alongside investment professionals and gain insight into live trading strategies and decision‑making.
Meaningful Business Impact – Build technology that directly supports research, portfolio construction, and trading outcomes.
Exceptional Team – Collaborate with talented engineers, quantitative researchers, and investment professionals in a highly collaborative, low‑ego culture.
Ownership & Innovation – Take responsibility for impactful projects while working with modern technologies and large‑scale datasets.
Outstanding Compensation – Benefit from a competitive package, performance‑based bonuses, and strong long‑term career opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.
- Strong Python development experience within high‑performance, data‑intensive, or distributed environments.
- Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including system design and writing high‑quality, maintainable code.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and investment stakeholders.
- Exposure to financial markets, trading systems, or quantitative research environments.
- Experience building large‑scale data pipelines or working with cloud technologies.
- Knowledge of asset classes such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, or alternative investments.
If you’re a Python Engineer looking to work in a front‑office environment where technology directly enables investment performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact obloom@hunterbond.com for a confidential discussion.
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