Contract Opportunity - Quant Developer

Contract Opportunity - Quant Developer

We're working with a leading financial institution on a long-term project within their Equity Derivatives Quant team. They're looking for a skilled C++ developer with strong Front Office experience to help build and evolve their pricing and risk infrastructure.

The setup:

• London (Canary Wharf), 2-3 days onsite/week
• Up to £1000/day (Inside IR35 via umbrella)
• 6 months, with potential for long-term extensions

What's the role about?

You'll be part of a team modernising key systems used for pricing, risk, and P&L calculations. The work is hands-on and collaborative, involving close interaction with traders, quants, and tech teams across global locations.

What you'll need:

• Strong C++ development experience
• Solid Python skills (5+ years)
• Experience working in Windows/Linux environments
• Background in equities, derivatives, or similar asset classes (FX, commodities also considered)
• Prior experience building or supporting trading systems in a banking environment

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Sophis (Legacy tool)
• Understanding of pricing models, market data pipelines, and risk measures
• Academic background in maths, physics, or engineering

Candidates must be UK citizens or hold ILR to be considered.

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