C++ Developer - Fixed Income I No Finance Experience Required
C++ Developer - Fixed Income | Leading Quant Trading Fund | No Finance Experience Required
Are you an exceptional C++ developer with a passion for solving complex problems? This is your opportunity to join one of the world's most prestigious quantitative trading funds (no prior finance experience needed).
About the Role
We are hiring into the Fixed Income desk of a top-tier quant trading firm. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with traders and quants, contributing to both the core trading infrastructure and algorithmic strategies.
You will:
- Build high-performance C++ systems for pricing, execution, and risk
- Collaborate with traders to design and implement real-time trading algorithms
- Gain deep exposure to fixed income markets and business decision-making
What They are Looking For
They are seeking elite problem solvers from non-finance backgrounds who are ready to make an impact.
You should have:
- A strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering
- Demonstrated excellence such as:
- High GPA / Dean's List / First Class Honours
- Finalist or winner in coding competitions (e.g., ICPC, Google Code Jam)
- Top rankings on platforms like HackerRank, LeetCode, or Codeforces
- 3+ years of professional experience in modern C++ (C++17/20)
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Why Apply?
- No finance experience required - full training provided
- Direct exposure to trading and strategy development
- Work alongside world-class engineers and quants
- Clear path to impact and long-term career growth
Interested? Apply now or reach out directly to learn more. This is a unique chance to transition into finance and work on some of the most challenging and rewarding problems in technology.
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