Job Description
Desk Quant Front Office Trading | Python, C++, Excel/VBA | London City, London
Fixed Income FX
Excellent remuneration and bonus and package commensurate with knowledge and experience
City
We are looking for a hands-on Desk Quant with Front Office Fixed Income and FX experience, ideally with exposure to shorter maturity vanilla derivatives with exceptional technical ability and a sharp understanding of how models drive P&L
The Role
You'll sit directly on the trading floor, partnering with traders and strats to:
* Build, maintain, and optimise pricing and risk models used in live trading
* Develop Excel-based analytics and Python/C++ tools to automate decision-making
* Support model calibration, trade capture, and performance tuning
* Troubleshoot issues across Windows and Linux environments under fast-paced market conditions
What you'll Bring
* Strong programming skills in Python and C++ (production-level preferred)
* Advanced Excel/VBA for Front Office analytics and prototyping
* Solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
* Degree (or higher) in a quantitative discipline Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering
* Sharp communicator with the ability to explain quantitative concepts to non-quants
Why Apply
* Direct exposure to traders, structurers, and senior quants
* Impactful, Front Office role where your code hits the market every day
* Competitive compensation, strong technical culture, and clear growth trajectory