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HFT Senior Quant Researcher - (Europe)

HFT Senior Quant Researcher - (Europe)

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London, United kingdom

€ 200,000 /year

Full Time

24-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Position: Senior Quantitative Researcher - High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Location: [Relocation Opportunity in Europe]

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading global market maker and high-frequency trading firm, recognized for innovation in both traditional and crypto markets.

They are seeking a Senior HFT Quantitative Researcher to join their team and drive the future of high-frequency trading.

Your Role: You'll lead the development and optimization of high-frequency trading models, focusing on both crypto and traditional markets. You’ll collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers to solve complex, real-time challenges using advanced quantitative methods and cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and optimize high-frequency trading strategies in both crypto and traditional markets.
Conduct quantitative research to identify market inefficiencies and enhance trading models.
Collaborate with tech teams to build scalable, low-latency systems.
Use machine learning and advanced techniques to improve model performance.
Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a collaborative, innovative culture.

What We’re Looking For:
A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
3-4 years of HFT experience at a leading firm.
Expertise in high-frequency trading, market microstructure, and risk management.
Proficiency in Python or C++ with a focus on performance.
Curiosity and creativity to tackle complex, real-time challenges.
Experience in Crypto is nice to have but not a requirement.

Why This Role?
Join a globally recognized HFT and crypto trading firm.
Develop real-time, high-impact strategies.
Competitive compensation: €100,000 – €200,000 + performance bonuses and lots of fantastic company benefits including discounts for childcare.
Relocation support and a high-performance culture that fosters innovation.

If you're ready to take on the next big challenge in high-frequency trading, I’d love to hear from you!

Please get in touch for a confidential conversation - tg@barclaysimpson.com

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About the Company

Barclay Simpson is a specialist international recruitment company that recruits Cyber Security, Technology and Governance professionals across internal audit, risk management, information / cyber security, technology and change, regulatory compliance, financial crime, resilience, data protection, data analytics, and legal & governance professionals across all sectors of the economy. Established in 1989, we are based in London and Frankfurt and recruit for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Know more