Junior Quant Developer - Trading

Job description / Role

Ideal for a motivated and technically gifted Junior Quant Developer, this is an entry role position suitable for graduates who are keen to apply their programming and quantitative skills in a real world environment.

Client Details

Join the forefront of global finance as a Junior Quant Developer at a leading hedge fund manager overseeing assets globally. Undergoing significant growth, they are investing in their technology team, as they develop cutting-edge backend systems integral to trading operations.

Description

* Collab with senior engineers to design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable back-end systems supporting macro trading operations.
* Contribute to the design and improvement of a trading infrastructure, understanding the business needs and requirements.
* Develop and refine tools for portfolio management, risk assessment and trading strategy.

Job Offer

* Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the financial industry.
* Attractive remuneration package.
* Opportunity to learn from Senior Quant Developers and Portfolio Managers

Requirements

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Math, Financial Engineering or similar.
* Exceptional communication skills, highly motivated and willing to learn.
* Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
* Basic understanding in finance and macro trading principles.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.