Quantitative Developer
Description For Quantitative Developer
Caxton Associates, a prestigious global trading and investment firm established in 1983, is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their team in a hybrid work arrangement in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with a Portfolio Manager based in New York, focusing on Global Macro strategies.
The position combines software engineering expertise with financial markets knowledge, requiring the development and maintenance of systematic trading processes across various markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust front-to-back execution systems, managing large datasets, and ensuring high-quality code and model development.
This role is perfect for someone with strong Python programming skills and a solid understanding of SQL, who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The position requires both technical expertise and business acumen, as you'll be working closely with trading teams to implement and optimize trading strategies.
The compensation package is competitive, with a base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000, plus a discretionary bonus. This reflects the high-caliber expertise required for the role and the impact it has on the firm's trading operations.
Working at Caxton Associates means joining a global team with offices in major financial centers including London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. The firm's broad mandate to trade in various global markets and instruments provides an intellectually stimulating environment where you can grow your career at the intersection of technology and finance.
The ideal candidate will bring a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (preferably computer science, engineering, or mathematics), along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Beyond technical skills, we value independent thought, creativity, and strong collaborative abilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to the firm's trading strategies and overall success.
Responsibilities For Quantitative Developer
- Build systematic processes for trading across various markets, ensuring robust front-to-back execution and management
- Oversee all code and models, ensuring high-quality development and maintenance
- Investigate and oversee the entire trading process to mitigate risks, including intellectual property loss
- Manage and analyze large data sets, ensuring efficient data handling, construction, visualization, and utilization for model development
- Utilize extensive markets knowledge to ensure informed and effective decision-making
Requirements For Quantitative Developer
- Bachelors in a quantitative field (computer science, engineering, or mathematics preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent quantitative reasoning and software design
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Ability to handle parallel work streams and produce quality solutions quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- Independent thought and creativity
- Goal oriented mindset and positive, energetic attitude
- Strong collaborative skills
- Clear grasp of SQL and relational database fundamentals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Operates with highest degree of ethics and integrity
Benefits For Quantitative Developer
- Discretionary bonus
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