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
Senior

Job 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.

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