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VirtueTech Recruitment Group

Python Quant Developer | Metals Trading | £950/Day Inside IR35 | 6 months rolling | Hybrid 2 Days LDN

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Mid level

Freelance

23-10-2025

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Skills

Python Data Analysis Risk Management Decision-making Research Machine Learning Analytics Grafana

Job Specifications

Python Quant Developer | *Metals Trading* | £950/Day Inside IR35 | 6 months rolling | Hybrid 2 day London

Senior Python Quant Developer is required for a specialist global Energy and Commodities Trading firm. This firm operates across numerous Energy and Commodity classes, being a long-standing market leader in the sector.

This Python Quant Developer role will centre on developing and enhancing a state-of-the-art metals trading analytics and visualisation platform. It will play a pivotal part in equipping both financial and physical trading teams with data-driven insights while supporting the expansion of a sophisticated, multi-asset trading book.

This Python Quant Developer role focuses on developing dashboards, analytical tools, and risk frameworks to support a multi-asset trading book spanning metals, forex, and derivatives. The position combines system development, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance decision-making, risk management, and strategy execution, leveraging quantitative methods, machine learning, and close collaboration with trading and research teams.

6 Month rolling contract – multi-year renewals

Up to £950 per day, INside IR35

Hybrid working: 2 days in office LDN

Python, R, Data Analysis, Stat Modelling, Grafana, Metals Experience is a MUST

Essential Skills for this Quant Developer role:

Extensive Python or R experience
Extensive Data Analysis and Statistical Modelling experience
Experience with Dashboarding / Visualisation tools – GRAFANA is HIGHLY PREFERABLE
Derivative Business Knowledge – Option pricing and modelling.
BONUS – Machine Learning or Neural networks
METALS COMMODITY EXPERIENCE

If you are interested in this Quant Dev role, please do reply to this ad with your updated CV or send it directly to oscar@virtuetech.io

Python Quant Developer | Metals Trading | £950/Day Inside IR35 | 6 months rolling | Hybrid 2 day London

About the Company

From start-ups to unicorns, you need great people to grow, so at VirtueTech we do recruitment differently. We believe companies are defined by their people, so connecting clients and candidates through mu-tual values is key for a thriving business. With a joint brand mission being paramount for success, you need an agency aligned with that purpose. Which is precisely where we come in... At VirtueTech jobs are more than just a salary, they're a passion. So we understand and reflect our clients values, in both ourselves and... Know more