Senior Python Quant Developer, London - Oxford Knight: UK-Based Applicants Only

Oxford Knight is seeking a Senior Python Quant Developer in London for a full-time position in systematic trading. This role is ideal for experienced quantitative developers already based in the UK with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants may still enquire directly with the employer. The position offers a competitive salary of £66,504.59 and an opportunity to join one of the world's premier investment firms.

Job Description

As a Senior Python Quant Developer, you will be integral to a trading pod, focusing on building critical components for both live trading and simulations. This involves working within a sophisticated, computer-driven trading environment that deploys strategies across various liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange.

You will contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of quantitative trading systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. Your work will directly impact the firm's systematic trading strategies, requiring a deep understanding of financial markets and robust programming skills.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or another quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing quantitative trading systems.
• Proficiency in Python with strong experience in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Demonstrable experience with systematic trading strategies and financial market data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Applicants must possess existing right-to-work in the UK; this position is primarily for UK-based candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive and market-leading salary package.
• Opportunity to work with one of the world's premier investment firms.
• Hybrid working model based in London.
• Exposure to cutting-edge systematic trading strategies and technologies.
• Continuous professional development and growth opportunities.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants already in the UK, it is crucial to tailor your application to highlight your existing right-to-work status prominently. Ensure your CV is polished, in a UK format, and explicitly details your experience in designing and implementing quantitative trading systems, aligning it with the specific requirements of a systematic trading environment. Your LinkedIn profile should also be updated to reflect your current UK-based status and expertise, making it easily discoverable by UK recruiters.

While this role prefers UK-based applicants, if you are a foreign applicant without existing UK right-to-work, you may still enquire with the employer. In such a scenario, your cover letter should clearly state your current situation, express your strong interest, and articulate how your unique skills and experience in quantitative development make you an exceptional candidate, even without immediate UK work authorisation. Emphasise any transferable skills or credentials that are highly valued in the UK financial sector.

• Ensure your CV is in a UK-centric format, highlighting your current UK address and right-to-work status.
• Prepare a compelling cover letter that directly addresses your eligibility and passion for quantitative finance.
• Update your LinkedIn profile to showcase your Python and quantitative development expertise, tuned for UK employers.
• Be ready to articulate your experience with systematic trading strategies and financial asset classes.
• For foreign applicants, prepare a clear statement about your visa status and your intent to enquire about potential sponsorship.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this position, and UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work are preferred. This means the employer is primarily looking for candidates who do not require a visa to work in the UK. Foreign applicants may still apply but should confirm their eligibility and potential for sponsorship directly with Oxford Knight. It is vital to clarify your right-to-work status early in your application process.