Quantitative Developer - C#

Quantitative Developer - C#

Location: 4-5 days a week onsite in Newcastle

Opportunity to join a new Joint Venture between a global management consulting firm and a top investment fund manager. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about software development, and enjoy tackling complex problems, this role could be ideal for you. Based in Newcastle City Centre, the team is building a high-caliber group of professionals in an intellectually stimulating setting. As an early joiner, you’ll have a unique chance to shape the company culture.

The Role: As a Core Quant Developer, you’ll be part of a team of quantitative software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining the quant platform. Working closely with the Enterprise Technology team, you’ll create scalable and cross-asset class applications, including services, APIs, UIs, and tools that integrate mathematical models built by Investment Quants.

The platform handles continuous computation and reporting of live risk, P&L analytics, a time series engine for historical data, and a multi-asset class pricing and risk engine.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs and opportunities.
• Design, build, and maintain solutions in C# .NET (plus SQL, TypeScript, Python, C++, and PowerShell), ensuring high standards in design, testing, and operations.
• Review and provide feedback on development work within the Core Quants team.
• Troubleshoot quantitative issues and provide insights into the system’s current state.
• Analyse and enhance system performance, design, and operational efficiency.
• Support Investment Quants with integrating new analytics models.
• Continuously challenge and improve existing systems, processes, and delivery methods through technical innovation.

Ideal Candidate:

• A minimum 2.1 in a numerate degree from a top university with strong academic results.
• Strong software engineering skills, including experience in designing APIs, understanding object-oriented and functional design patterns, and knowledge of distributed systems and asynchronous programming.
• Expertise in C# and .NET, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Passionate about building robust, testable software with experience in various testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.
• A track record of identifying and implementing system and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial markets, ideally in front-office roles at banks or hedge funds, with exposure to derivatives.
• Familiarity with financial pricing, risk, and related computations.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and platforms.
• Expertise in relational database design and advanced SQL skills.

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Quantitative Developer - C#