Quant Development Director - Python (m/f)
The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced, desk-facing environment, directly supporting cross-asset systematic trading operations. This role requires a rare combination of deep technical expertise and strong business insight, with a particular emphasis on front-office experience and collaboration with quantitative researchers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with quant researchers and traders to develop tailored tools that enhance research workflows and trading efficiency.
- Design and industrialize the team's internal codebase to support scalable, robust, and high-performance systems.
- Take ownership of production processes, ensuring alignment with evolving business goals and operational excellence.
- Deliver rapid, high-impact solutions with immediate user feedback and short time-to-market cycles.
- Lead the continuous modernization of the team's technology stack to support long-term innovation and growth.
Candidate Profile:
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally within a trading or financial services environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python is essential.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with quantitative researchers in a front-office setting.
- Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and collaboration skills in a high-pressure environment.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Prior front-office experience is mandatory; candidates without this exposure will not be considered.
- Familiarity with C++ or other compiled languages is a plus.
- Experience with AWS or other cloud technologies is advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a high-impact trading desk from the ground up. The role offers significant autonomy, direct exposure to trading operations, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a globally respected hedge fund.
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