Quantitative Index Developer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Role Profile

The FTSE Russell Equity Index Research & Design team require a Quantitative Developer to help build a research tooling framework in Python. The team is responsible for the development, design and research of equity indices. This role is open to a talented Python Developer who will contribute to quantitative research and build out a quantitative research framework in Python.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Python applications using object-oriented programming principles for efficient and scalable solutions
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from conceptualization to continuous deployment and integration
• Analyse and optimize existing codebase for performance and maintainability
• Work closely with quantitative researchers to integrate their models and algorithms into production-grade software
• Development of investment analytics and research tools
• Collaborate with the team to understand technical requirements and contribute to the design and development of new index products
• Respond to internal and external research enquiries related to index construction and analytic developments
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
• Strong proficiency in Python programming in an analytical environment with a focus on object oriented design and development
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative software development practices
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-functional team translating technical concepts
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced innovative environment
• Ability to work in a team with fast turnarounds, manage workloads effectively and readily assume additional responsibilities
• Exposure to data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy) and visualisation tools (Matplotlib, plotly)
• Understanding software testing principals and frameworks
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of financial instruments and equity markets
• Familiarity with cloud services
• Familiarity with quantitative research methodologies or keen interest in financial markets would be advantageous.
  
  

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