High-Frequency Trading Jobs in the UK

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Backend Software Engineer C++ Python - Buy Side

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
you'll be developing modular systems to tackle a range of challenges such as data pipelines, intraday signal research tools, high frequency trading and back-testing, real-time market data systems, monitoring systems as well as data storage, times series data and event correlation. … two days. Requirements: You have expertise with C++ and are fluent with Python You have experience of designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure at a buy-side firm (i.e. Hedge Fund or trading company), including experience in Futures and FX You have a strong more »
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Quantitative Trader

London Area, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
Quantitative Trader My client is a proprietary trading firm specialising in cross-asset high frequency futures trading. They are looking for a highly skilled and experienced trader work on building out algorithmic trading strategies. My client is looking for a candidate with … a proven track record in developing and running a systematic futures trading strategy. This opportunity will enable the right candidate to make use of my client’s excellent proprietary technology stack and infrastructure. About the role  Develop and build out of systematic trading strategy on one … trading ideas  Creating tools for data analysis of patterns About you  5+ years of quantitative trading experience in high-frequency trading of one or more Futures.  A MSc/PhD from a top-tier university  High confidence in more »
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Database Site Reliability Engineer / Leading High Frequency Trading Firm / High Compensation

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
My client, a leading high frequency trading firm, is seeking a database site reliability engineer to join their office in London. This is an opportunity to be the first individual to join a newly created team, and have the responsibility of setting the direction … or MySQL. You will be responsible for designing and building the database infrastructure across multiple database types and use cases, from globally distributed trading infrastructure to large-scale research. My client is committed to paying a strong increase on any base salary alongside substantial bonuses. It is also more »
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Quant Developer early stage Systematic Macro Desk - Hedge Fund

London Area, United Kingdom
Xcede
s in London and New York to join their dynamic team. As a Quantitative Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing trading capabilities and optimizing associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, experience working with large datasets, and team-minded approach … is preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities: Work with trading team to design, enhance, and support mid and high frequency trading strategies, across Equities, FX, Commodities and Derivatives markets. Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting existing strategies Own the design and production implementation … and debugging to identify and resolve system issues and inefficiencies Play a key role in managing and optimizing strategy research pipelines Collaborate across trading and engineering teams to enhance and support trading systems, including high-performance execution systems Qualifications: At least 5 years of more »
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Lead GUI Software Engineer (C++/Wx)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Augmentti
while consistently delivering double-digit returns. They are truly diverse (not your typical HFT) trading everything from traditional equities to High-Frequency FX, longer-term commodities and even Crypto. The management team have been together through multiple iterations, building very successful businesses along the … with the build-out of their high-performance, low-latency, cross-asset infrastructure aligned with both quant research and the production trading environment. Working directly with the chief architect, you will work on a breadth of different projects across the stack over time as the business … Time, Algorithms, Algorithmic Trading, Algo Trading, Electronic Trading, E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, Proprietary Trading, Startup, Scaleup, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant more »
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C++ Low-Latency Engineer | High-Frequency Trading

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
C++ Low Latency Engineer High-Frequency Trading Firm (HFT) London, UK Overview: We are collaborating closely with a global high-frequency trading firm headquartered in London. They're at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, leveraging … be pivotal in shaping their trading strategies and ensuring unparalleled speed and efficiency in execution. Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance trading systems in C++. Ensure ultra-low latency execution of trades by optimizing code and algorithms. Work closely with quantitative researchers and traders … communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience in the financial industry or high-frequency trading is a plus but not required. Apply now to take your career to the next level more »
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Senior Quantitative Researcher (HFT Futures)

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thurn Partners
Firm Insight: One of London's most renowned high-frequency trading firms, known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative trading strategies is expanding its team with a key senior hire to further enhance their quantitative research capabilities. The team operates at … central focus on collaboration. Position Overview: They are looking for a mid-to-senior level Quantitative Researcher with a strong background in high-frequency trading (HFT) futures, whether in equities or fixed income. You will play a pivotal role across the whole new research … strategies that drive significant returns through global market positions. Qualifications: Proven experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading, particularly in high-frequency futures (equity or FI). Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java. Strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning more »
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FX Quant Trader - Capital Markets

London Area, United Kingdom
Runtime Group Ltd
London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven track record of success in trading FX products within a banking environment. The role requires expertise in handling … order-flow and developing quantitative trading strategies to optimize trading performance, and experience in a HFT (High Frequency Trading) Low Latency environment, Responsibilities: Quantitative Analysis and Strategy Development: Utilize advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze market data and … identify trading opportunities in the FX market. Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies that capitalize on market inefficiencies and generate alpha. Conduct thorough research and backtesting to validate trading ideas and ensure robustness across various market conditions. Execution and Order Flow Management: Execute trades more »
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Software Engineer - Java - Fully Remote

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Selby Jennings
, low latency trading systems, alongside order management and pre- and post-trade risk management systems. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain high-frequency trading infrastructure, including order management systems, pre- and post-trade risk management systems, and liquidity venue connectors. Optimize latency and … throughput for trading systems. Implement automated market-neutral strategies, combining on-chain and off-chain methods for mid to high-frequency trading. Develop margining and liquidation logic for margin lending services. Requirements: Over 5 years of back-end engineering experience. Advanced proficiency in Java … or another JVM language. Strong expertise in building low latency, high throughput distributed systems. Experience with trading strategies and latency-sensitive components of trading systems, such as exchange integration, order management systems, market data, and OTC/RFQ. Strong commitment to code quality and more »
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Software Engineering Manager - Real-time Market Data - Hedge Fund

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Xcede
A Head of Market Data Development , with retained expertise in modern C++ , is required for this Systematic Trading firm. You will be responsible for managing and growing the current 10-man development team, assuming responsibility for all (L1 to … L3 (including Ticker Plant)) Market Data solutions to support trading (Multi-Asset) across the firm from Low to High Frequency trading desks. Your Role and your team's focus Ownership and advancement of the Market Data platform Hands-on management of the … Telemetry/Monitoring platform Developing bespoke applications and tools on top of existing Market Data feeds supporting the needs of Quant Research and Trading Be a key member of firms technology leadership team and set Development and Application Architecture best practices, Package - Tier-1 Fund comp. including guaranteed more »
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Senior Quant Researcher - Digital Assets / Crypto

London Area, United Kingdom
Austin Werner
Senior Quantitative Researcher – Cryptocurrency Trading At the forefront of financial innovation and efficacy, our company has established itself as a vanguard in the domain of digital asset management. With the ambitious goal of accelerating the world's transition to cryptocurrency-based solutions, we invite a Senior Quantitative Researcher … to join our cadre of elite professionals. Our commitment is to empower this individual to explore the boundless potential of trading strategies and revolutionize instructional product offerings in the crypto-sphere. Your Impact as a Senior Quantitative Researcher: You will architect the financial models that distill complexity into … informed decision-making for our clients and partners. Core Responsibilities for the Senior Quantitative Researcher : Innovate and implement proprietary quantitative models for high-frequency trading in the volatile cryptocurrency markets. Scrutinize market trends, economic indicators, and other relevant data to bolster the strategic foundation more »
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Quantitative Trader

London Area, United Kingdom
Algo Capital Group
Quantitative Trader - Cash Equities, Options or Futures A high frequency electronic trading firm in London is seeking a Quantitative Trader in their growing trading teams in Cash Equities, Options and Futures. This is an excellent opportunity to deploy either market-making or … position taking strategies utilizing ultra low-latency technology. The firm is looking for motivated, ambitious individuals with experience in a quantitative/systematic trading environment who want to be part of a collaborative and exciting team. The individual will have a lot of flexibility and autonomy to generate … Build and develop quantitative strategies Optimize existing strategies with the help of research and dev teams Manage risk, and ensure optimal execution of trading strategies Lead the design of monitors/signals/limits Help develop risk management framework Experience Required: B.S./M.S. from a leading university more »
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Senior Developer

United Kingdom
Growing Start Up
in Series A funding. It is a tech-focused company that blends the best practices of tech startups with profound knowledge in high-frequency trading (HFT) and traditional finance. It's more than just a trading firm; my client operates as a … experience, able to handle a challenging, ever-changing environment. You have solid experience in high performance computing (in high frequency trading and/or low latency environments). Your work ethic is excellent and you are able to work autonomously and as … as 3 to 5 years) Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities Ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders Experience with high-frequency trading and market making operations Experience in a start-up, being able to tackle the nuances, challenges and very fast more »
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Linux Systems Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
We're in search of a Linux Systems Engineer to join our client’s Trading Systems Infrastructure team. Our client takes a research approach to trading, having built an ultra-sophisticated computing environment for R&D, being at the forefront of innovation in algo trading. The … role focuses on crafting and refining trading infrastructure for optimized low-latency trading, whether it's on-premise or in the cloud. We're seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect with strong expertise in AWS. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering scalable, secure, and … system administration and engineering. • Optimisation for low latency systems. • Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on AWS, preferably in high-frequency trading environments or similar performance-focused roles. • Strong programming skills in Python for automation and scripting tasks. • Experience with Terraform more »
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Senior Software Engineer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Ada Meher
ADA is seeking a SeniorPython Developer with 7+ years of experience to join Fintech to help develop high-performance trading systems and architecture. The company has recently had investment (Series A) with offices in Europe and APAC, looking to grow over the next 18 months. Their … have a strong background in Python, financial services/investment management environments, and experience leading the charge in the support of their high-frequency trading operations. Any experience in AWS/C++ would be a big plus. You'll be working in an incredibly … Pandas, Matplotlib, QuantLib, etc Experience in Systems that handle high-throughput, low-latency data Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and high-frequency trading (HFT). Experience with AWS or GCP We understand that job adverts only give a snapshot of the role more »
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Delivery Recruitment - Quant Research & Trading - Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Higher Group
Milton Keynes Recruiters - Quantitative Research & Trading Join an executive recruitment firm specialising in quantitative research & trading and are looking for driven recruiters from a tech/quant background to join them. Average fees of £120,000 and fees upwards of £300,000+ + commissions at … s on offer? - Average fees of £120,000 (40% comms) - Salary from £28,000-£70,000 - Hybrid working 🏡 - Delivery focussed - Recruiting for High-Frequency Trading, Quantitative Research & Development, Trading, Hedge Funds, and Commodities - Based in Milton Keynes (30 min train from Euston … A strong delivery skillset - BD experience is not required but is preferred If you're a recruiter with experience in tech, quantitative research, trading or crypto/blockchain, this could be perfect for you. more »
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Backend Software Engineer C++ Linux

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
Software Engineer with C++ and Linux expertise? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm. As a Backend … Software Engineer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with a focus on … reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems. There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible. Location/WFH: You'll join colleagues based in high spec offices with more »
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Senior C++ Developer - Cryptocurrency

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
with low latency and cryptocurrency exchange experience? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm. As a Senior … C++ Developer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading and cryptocurrency exchange platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with … a focus on reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems. There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible. Location/WFH: You'll join colleagues based in high more »
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DevOps Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Alexander Ash Consulting
to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable data centers to support low-latency trading systems. Automate the deployment, configuration, and management of hundreds of servers. Implement and manage DevOps tools and practices, including Ansible, GitHub, Linux, Terraform, and … system performance and reliability, troubleshooting issues as they arise. Requirements: Proven experience in setting up and managing data centers, preferably in a high-frequency trading environment. Strong expertise with DevOps tools such as Ansible, GitHub, Linux, Terraform, and Prometheus. In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps more »
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FPGA Engineer - Quant Trading

London Area, United Kingdom
Saragossa
Are you ready to revolutionise a leading High-Frequency Trading firm operating at the forefront of technology? You will be the vanguard of a mission to continue a collaborative push into being the best market maker out there. You will have the opportunity to … directly impact the PnL of a specific pod within this pod-structure-led trading firm. You’re going to operate at the critical point where software meets hardware! You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems more »
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Senior AWS Architect / Leading High Frequency Trading Firm / London

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
My client, a leading high frequency trading firm, is seeking an experienced AWS solutions architect to join their team in London. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining infrastructure within their AWS cloud environments. Ideally, you should have experience … supporting a high frequency trading/low latency cloud environment. Alongside this, my client is looking for someone who has experience/interest within the Crypto space. This role sits on the team that will support a Linux crypto trading platform, therefore more »
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Cyber Security Detection Engineer

United Kingdom
Lawrence Harvey
Security Detection Engineer Salary - £130-150k + 40-60% Bonus Location – REMOTE (from within the UK) We've recently partnered with High-Frequency Trading firm looking to bring in a Security Engineer to enhance their Cyber Detection, Response and Investigation capability. Previous experience more »
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Execution Trader

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Quant Capital
Execution Trader - CFD/Cash Equities Market Making Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a trader to join their low-latency trading team. Our client is a leading quant prop trading and market-making business. They operate across CFD's … Commodities and Equities. The Junior Trader will: Experienced executing own trades or part of decision-making Prop trading or market-making experience preferred Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges Improve/maintain existing strategies Work closely with senior traders to understand requirements for new applications and strategies. This … where people are motivated because they enjoy what they’re doing. Traders MUST have: Good educational background or industry experience Experience in instituational trading Exposure to CFD, futures, swaps, options a bonus This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Trader to join a growing trading more »
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Security Engineer - £150k base salary, up to £300k OTE + Bonuses

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Saragossa
There’s more to working in a trading firm than just a high salary. Of course, the salary/compensation gets the headline, but the advanced technology, the world class engineers, and the open, collaborative environment are the real reasons to work here. You will be … a plus too, as well as some familiarity with Kerberos. You will be working with a high frequency quantitative trading firm. They are a very technically driven firm, working to optimise their trading through highly proficient tech. You will be working with … petabytes of data and RAM to keep up their $250 billion daily trading volume. You will be working in an office in Kings Cross; an onsite gym, sauna, and fitness classes at no extra cost. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily, they offer extensive medical benefits and more »
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High-Frequency Trading
10th Percentile
£72,500
25th Percentile
£77,188
Median
£130,000
75th Percentile
£150,000
90th Percentile
£165,000