Java Quant Developer – Systematic Trading Full Time

Vertus Partners

Are you an experienced developer with a deep understanding of options and a passion for cutting-edge financial technology? A leading financial technology firm is seeking a skilled Quant Developer/Senior Developer to join their dynamic team and contribute to the evolution of their pricing and risk management platforms.

The company:

This pioneering financial technology firm is renowned for its systematic and tech-driven approach to trading across a diverse array of markets. The team is composed of highly experienced professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of quantitative research and development. With a focus on innovation and scalability, they support various trading strategies and provide robust solutions to their business lines.

Your Role

As a Quant Developer/Senior Developer, you will:

• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with quant researchers, traders, and risk managers to design and enhance their pricing platform.
• Develop High-Quality Code: Write professional, scalable, and efficient Java code, ensuring the highest standards through rigorous code reviews and comprehensive testing.
• Maintain Data Integrity: Ensure the quality of datasets through detailed analysis, investigation, and resolution of issues.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Options Expertise: Extensive experience in developing pricing and risk solutions for options across various asset classes, including equities, Fixed Income, and FX.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong background in developing and implementing risk and analytic libraries, with a deep understanding of derivatives and options pricing fundamentals.
• Domain Knowledge: Expertise in the volatility surface and model integration, with the ability to price complex financial products.
• Integrated Approach: Comfortable with roles that blend business and IT functions, ensuring seamless development and implementation of financial models.
• Background: Experience in Front Office derivatives roles on the sell side, with a robust understanding of market dynamics and trading environments.

Why Join Them?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a tech-focused team that is at the forefront of systematic trading, with a heavy emphasis on automation and advanced technologies.
• Collaborative Team: Join a highly experienced team where collaboration and knowledge sharing are key to their success.
• Growth Opportunities: Contribute to the development of their options and risk systems as they expand and evolve, with opportunities to shape the future of their trading platforms.
• Diverse Exposure: Work on a range of asset classes and engage with different aspects of pricing and risk management.

If you are a skilled developer with a passion for financial technology and a deep understanding of options, they would love to hear from you.