Job Specifications
Overview:
Our client is a global proprietary trading and investment firm leveraging advanced quantitative research and cutting-edge technology. With daily trading volumes in the billions and a growing European hub in London, the firm is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to capital markets.
The team is expanding to capture opportunities in systematic, data-driven trading across asset classes. This role offers the chance to design and scale next-generation trading models in a high-impact environment with access to world-class infrastructure and datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
Research, design, and implement trading strategies using AI/ML techniques such as reinforcement learning, deep neural networks, and natural language processing
Develop scalable models for signal generation, execution optimisation, and risk management
Work with large, complex, and alternative datasets to identify alpha opportunities
Collaborate with engineers to deploy ML models into live trading environments
Continuously monitor and refine models, adapting to market dynamics in real time
Candidate Requirements:
2-5 years of experience in quant trading, AI/ML research, or data-driven strategy development within a hedge fund, trading firm, or leading tech company
Advanced programming skills (Python, C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch) with experience building ML pipelines and backtesting frameworks
Deep knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and applied mathematics; MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field preferred
Exposure to financial markets (equities, FX, commodities, or derivatives); direct trading experience highly valued
Entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset with ability to bridge research and real-world trading impact
Opportunity:
Join a global leader in systematic and algorithmic trading with a strong London presence
Be at the intersection of finance, AI, and technology with real P&L ownership
Access to high-frequency datasets, scalable computing power, and proprietary research tools
Collaborate with top AI scientists and quantitative researchers globally
About the Company
Flynn and Chase. Elite talent solutions for private equity, venture capital, investment banking, strategy consulting, and trading sectors across Europe, with expertise in placing talent from Associate to Managing Director level.
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