Quantitative Trader

Quant Trader — Systematic Prop Trading | London

A leading systematic proprietary trading firm is seeking an early-career Quant Trader to join their London office.

With a decades-long track record of success in high-frequency trading the firm has earned a reputation for technical excellence and innovation. Their teams span trading, research, and engineering, and they consistently operate at the cutting edge of quantitative finance.

What You’ll Do:

• Trade live markets and adapt strategies in response to real-time events and changing economic conditions
• Collaborate with a high-calibre team of researchers and engineers to refine alpha signals, optimise execution, and improve strategy performance on an ultra-low-latency platform
• Take early ownership of projects that use data to uncover and develop new trading opportunities

What They're Looking For:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Experience or exposure to trading, quantitative research, or systematic strategies
• A top academic background in a technical or mathematical discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience working on the buyside

Why Apply:

• Top-of-market compensation
• Real-time exposure to strategy development and execution
• A collaborative, technically driven environment where ideas move quickly from research to production
• Small-team structure with direct mentorship and high impact from day one
• Willing to wait out non-compete periods if needed

This is a rare opportunity to work on complex, high-impact problems in a fast-paced and intellectually rewarding environment — with the infrastructure, support, and autonomy to thrive.

Apply for a confidential call to find out more about the team and role.