Quant Developer

City of London  ‐ Hybrid

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence Hedge Funds Machine Learning Research Agile Methodology Algorithms Amazon Web Services Financial Data Analysis Architecture Investments Cloud Computing Computer Programming Information Engineering Mathematical Finance Records Management Finance Scalability Investment Banking Python (Programming Language) Portfolio Management Proprietary Trading Quantitative Research Risk Analysis Simulations Trading Software Engineering Time Series Trading Strategy Workflows Working Model 2D Reinforcement Learning Modelling Skills Data Ingestion Large Language Models Tooling Assembly and Dismantling Deep Learning Containerization Kubernetes Risk Management Docker

Description

Quant Developer - AI/ML Greenfield Project

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Start Date: July 2025About the Role

We are partnering with a leading hedge fund embarking on a cutting-edge greenfield initiative to build a next-generation AI/ML-driven investment platform. This is a rare opportunity to join at inception and shape the architecture, tooling, and models that will drive alpha generation and risk management for years to come.

As a Quant Developer, you will work at the intersection of quantitative research, machine learning, and software engineering. You'll collaborate with quants, data scientists, and portfolio managers to design and implement scalable systems for data ingestion, model training, and real-time signal deployment.Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust, high-performance systems for AI/ML model development and deployment.
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate trading strategies into production-ready code.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured financial data.
  • Implement backtesting frameworks and simulation environments.
  • Optimise model inference and execution latency for real-time trading.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technology stack selection for the greenfield platform.
Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in production-grade systems.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning workflows, including model training, validation, and deployment.
  • Experience with quantitative finance, including time series analysis, alpha modelling, or risk analytics.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency with data engineering tools
  • Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments with agile methodologies.
Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in a hedge fund, prop trading firm, or investment bank.
  • Exposure to reinforcement learning, deep learning, or LLMs in financial contexts.
  • Knowledge of market microstructure and execution algorithms.
Contract Details

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: July 2025
  • Location: London (Hybrid working model)
  • IR35 Status: Inside IR35
  • Day Rate: Competitive, based on experience


If this could be interesting for you, please apply at your earliest convenience. We look forward to hearing from you.
Start date
7.2025
Duration
12 months
From
Phaidon International
Published at
18.06.2025
Contact person:
Seb Kabanje
Project ID:
2889210
Industry
Plant and Mechanical Engineering
Contract type
Agency contract (e.g. ANÜ)
Workplace
40 % remote
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