Senior Python Quant Developer - Quanteam
Quanteam
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
API
C++
Cloud Computing
Distributed Systems
Python
Object-Oriented Software Development
SQL Databases
Job description
- Design, build, and maintain Python-based pricing and analytics libraries used by front-office teams
- Implement and optimise models supporting risk, valuation, and P&L analysis
- Ensure robustness, scalability, and performance of production systems
- Partner with traders, quants, and risk teams to deliver high-impact solutions
- Contribute to the evolution of quantitative platforms and best engineering practices
Requirements
- 6+ years' experience as a Quant Developer or Quant Engineer within an investment bank or similar financial institution
- Proven exposure to front-office pricing, risk, or analytics platforms (Rates, FX, Equities, Credit, or XVA)
- Experience working closely with traders, quants, and risk teams in a production environment
- Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Financial Engineering
Your Technical Competencies *
- Advanced Python development (object-oriented design, performance optimisation, testing)
- Hands-on experience with pricing models, risk analytics, or P&L systems
- Strong understanding of numerical methods, statistics, and financial mathematics
- Experience with SQL and data-intensive systems
- Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, and cloud environments is a plus
- Exposure to C++ or other low-level languages is advantageous, + Comfortable operating in a front-office, fast-paced environment
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to deliver under pressure
- Clear and confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative and able to bridge the gap between quantitative and technology teams
Your Ideal Personality Traits *
- Curious and analytical, with a passion for financial markets and quantitative problem-solving
- Detail-oriented while maintaining a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach
- Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving trading environment
About the company
Built on excellence, collaboration and innovation, Quanteam partners with clients to strengthen resilience, accelerate transformation and build future-ready capabilities.