Haystack
Junior C++ Quant Developer
London
£130 – £140/hr
Posted 1 day ago
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A globally renowned and highly prestigious hedge fund is seeking a talented C++ Quant Developer to join their centralized Commodities Quant team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to greenfield projects and significantly impact their trading strategies.
The Role
- Develop and research commodities quantitative models for risk and portfolio managers.
- Focus on quantitative analysis models for derivatives, including risk metrics (Greeks).
- Construct forward curves, volatility surfaces, and handle time-series data for price and volatility scenarios.
- Model Value at Risk (VaR) using historical and factor-based approaches.
- Collaborate closely with derivatives quants and data scientists across the business.
- Engage in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
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What You'll Need
- Experience with and strong understanding of modern C++ (C++17 or later).
- Proven ability to write clean, reliable code with strong programming skills.
- A keen interest in commodities markets.
- Approximately 1-3 years of commercial experience post-graduation.
- Familiarity with a commodities asset class (e.g., energy, ags and softs, or base metals) is a plus.
- Previous experience researching and building risk models for commodities markets is beneficial.
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What's On Offer
- Significant salary package including a bonus tied to profits/trading strategy success.
- Opportunity to work on greenfield projects with high impact.
- Highly collaborative culture where ideas are encouraged and implemented.
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