Quantitative Developer - C# Location: 4-5 days a week onsite in Newcastle Opportunity to join a new Joint Venture between a global management consulting firm and a top investment fund manager.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about software development, and enjoy tackling complex problems, this role could be ideal for you.
Based in Newcastle City Centre, the team is building a high-caliber group of professionals in an intellectually stimulating setting.
As an early joiner, you'll have a unique chance to shape the company culture.
The Role: As a Core Quant Developer, you'll be part of a team of quantitative software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining the quant platform.
Working closely with the Enterprise Technology team, you'll create scalable and cross-asset class applications, including services, APIs, UIs, and tools that integrate mathematical models built by Investment Quants.
The platform handles continuous computation and reporting of live risk, P&L analytics, a time series engine for historical data, and a multi-asset class pricing and risk engine.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs and opportunities.
Design, build, and maintain solutions in C# .NET (plus SQL, TypeScript, Python, C++, and PowerShell), ensuring high standards in design, testing, and operations.
Review and provide feedback on development work within the Core Quants team.
Troubleshoot quantitative issues and provide insights into the system's current state.
Analyse and enhance system performance, design, and operational efficiency.
Support Investment Quants with integrating new analytics models.
Continuously challenge and improve existing systems, processes, and delivery methods through technical innovation.
Ideal Candidate: A minimum 2.1 in a numerate degree from a top university with strong academic results.
Strong software engineering skills, including experience in designing APIs, understanding object-oriented and functional design patterns, and knowledge of distributed systems and asynchronous programming.
Expertise in C# and .NET, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
Passionate about building robust, testable software with experience in various testing methodologies.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.
A track record of identifying and implementing system and process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial markets, ideally in front-office roles at banks or hedge funds, with exposure to derivatives.
Familiarity with financial pricing, risk, and related computations.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and platforms.
Expertise in relational database design and advanced SQL skills.
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Quantitative Developer - C#