Description
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Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quant Developer to join one of its trading teams in London. You will be joining the EMEA Development team and as a Quant Developer, you will be in charge of improving the current research framework through the development of existing and new tools, and provide close day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.
Responsibilities Iterating quickly with on-site quantitative researchers on the research processes in order to improve the desk's quantitative trading strategies P&L
Developing Python tools used in trading strategies research
Improving the existing simulation/backtest framework
Monitoring & maintenance of quantitative research jobs
Help global research team on EMEA-related research through various communication channels
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred
Very good knowledge of Python language and statistical libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Polars
Minimum 5 years experience in Python development
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Experience in C++ Development
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
Experience with workflow management and task scheduling
Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading
Benefits Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
6 weeks of paid vacation per year
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
International medical insurance
Free gym membership
For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
Free events and workshops
Donation matching program
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer
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