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Quant Tech Contractors — C++ / Python / KDB+ / FPGA — Hedge Funds & Prop Desks

London
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For quant and systematic contractors - UK & US:

If you are between contracts or approaching the end of a current engagement, we have active roles across the following:

  • KDB+/q Engineers — tick data and platform migrations
  • Low Latency C++ Developers — HFT and execution infrastructure
  • Python Quant Developers — research platforms and backtesting
  • Systematic Researchers — live buy-side track record preferred
  • FPGA Engineers — electronic trading and execution

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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All roles are hedge fund, prop desk or systematic buy-side. No generalist finance. No exceptions. You must come from a HFT environment.

If you are available now or within 4 weeks, apply or search Platinum and Partners to view current contract mandates.

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Skills

C++
Python
KDB+
FPGA
Quant Development
Low Latency
HFT
Execution Infrastructure
Research Platforms
Backtesting
Systematic Research
Electronic Trading

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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