Quant Algorithm Developer & Research Scientist

Tradermath; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm is seeking exceptional full-time PhD students to join their Algorithm Development team. In this role, you will build and maintain predictive trading models, applying rigorous statistical analysis to vast financial data. Candidates should be fluent in Python and have experience with machine learning. Join a collaborative and innovative environment at the forefront of algorithmic trading.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full-time roles in 2026.
• Enjoys self-guided research and collaboration.
• Critical thinker who adapts to fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel order execution methods.
• Run models live on high-performance infrastructure.
• Analyze performance to maintain profitability.

Skills

Fluency in Python

Statistical analysis

Numerical programming

Machine learning

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Full-time PhD student in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Pandas/Numpy

R

MATLAB

Job description

A leading trading firm is seeking exceptional full-time PhD students to join their Algorithm Development team. In this role, you will build and maintain predictive trading models, applying rigorous statistical analysis to vast financial data. Candidates should be fluent in Python and have experience with machine learning. Join a collaborative and innovative environment at the forefront of algorithmic trading.