Job Description
AVP Quant Developer – Algorithmic Trading (Java) | London | Front Office
We are partnering with a leading global investment bank to hire an AVP Quant Developer to join a high-performing front-office trading team in London.
This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge algorithmic trading systems, directly supporting trading desks across Credit, Rates, or FX.
The Role
You will be part of a team responsible for designing, building, and enhancing high-performance, low-latency trading platforms. Working closely with quants and traders, you will contribute directly to live trading strategies and core system infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and optimize high-performance Java-based trading systems
* Collaborate with quants and traders in a front-office environment
* Contribute to the design of low-latency, scalable architecture
* Enhance and support algorithmic trading platforms across asset classes
Requirements
* Strong Java development experience (core Java, multithreading, performance optimization)
* Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading systems
* Exposure to Credit, Rates, or FX markets is highly desirable
* Solid understanding of system design and low-latency engineering
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, front-office environment
Why Apply?
* Work on mission-critical trading systems with real market impact
* High level of ownership and collaboration with trading desks
* Strong career progression within a global investment bank
* Exposure to advanced quantitative and trading technologies
This role is suited to candidates with strong technical ability and system-level thinking, even if they bring a relatively lean number of years of experience.
* If you’re interested in building next-generation trading systems in a high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.