Quant Developer - C++ - Product Control
Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Investigo
Permanent
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London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Contract Quant Developer - Product Control - C++ and Python 
Location: London (2-3 days per week in the office)
Contract: 12 months, inside IR35
About the Role: We are seeking a Contract Quant Developer to join the Product Control team at a global investment bank. This role involves improving and maintaining the Quant Library, primarily using C++ and Python.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop core modules of the quant library in both C++ and Python, including API client and grid computing.
- Manage the release of the library.
- Refactor existing code with a strategic vision.
- Enhance controls and enforce testing culture and coding best practices within the team.
- Ensure processes are compliant with Finance Instruction Manual (FIM) model development standards and governance policy.
- Collaborate efficiently with a diverse team across multiple locations (London, Bangalore, Krakow, Paris).
- Communicate transparently with management and respect the bank's values by seeking out different perspectives, collaborating across boundaries, being accountable, taking the long view, moving at pace, and making things happen.
- Own and manage relationships with multiple internal teams (Product Control, Development Team, Front Office Quants).
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Degree in Software Engineering or a Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a related numerical subject.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with C++.
- Good knowledge of Python.
- Knowledge of C# is an advantage.
- Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Experience working within a quantitative finance space is ideal.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and consideration of timelines.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience is preferred.