Junior FX Quant Trader
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
A Junior FX Quant Trader with up to 2 years of commercial experience to join a small but fast-growing Capital Markets business in Central London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a Quant Trader with CFD-flow market-making experience, or Quant Trader with Exchange-based Market-Making experience.The role requires expertise in handling order-flow and developing quantitative trading strategies to optimize trading performance, and experience in a HFT (High Frequency Trading) Low Latency environment.Responsibilities:Quantitative Analysis and Strategy Development:Utilize advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze market data and identify trading opportunities in the FX market.Implement live trading strategiesDevelop and implement proprietary trading strategies that capitalize on market inefficiencies and generate alpha.Execution and Order Flow Management:Execute trades efficiently and effectively, utilizing both automated and manual trading strategies.Manage order-flow to optimize execution quality, minimize market impact, and reduce transaction costs.Monitor market liquidity and execution venues to adapt trading strategies accordingly and mitigate execution risks.Qualifications:Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines.up to 2 year FX Quant Trader / Quant Analyst in Agorithmic trading within a bank or financial institution.Proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python, for quantitative analysis, model development or implementing live trading strategies.Proven track record of designing and implementing successful trading strategies in the FX market.Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.Solid understanding of risk management principles and practices in trading.
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