My client is a FTSE250 firm seeking a visionary and results-driven

Head of Quantitative Trading

to lead and scale our quantitative trading division. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing and executing systematic and electronic trading strategies across global markets. The ideal candidate will combine deep quantitative expertise, a strong software development background, and proven leadership capabilities to drive innovation and performance.Define and execute the quantitative and electronic trading strategy in alignment with the firms investment objectives.Oversee the research, development, and deployment of systematic and high-frequency trading strategies.Ensure robust backtesting, risk modeling, and performance attribution.Electronic Trading and Execution:Collaborate with infrastructure and trading technology teams to ensure low-latency, high-reliability execution platforms.Champion best practices in software engineering, including version control, testing, and continuous integration.10+ years in quantitative and electronic trading, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.- Proven track record of building and managing profitable systematic and electronic trading strategies.

Strong software development background, ideally in C++, Python, or Java.Experience building and maintaining electronic trading systems and low-latency infrastructure.Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.

Employment type

Full-time

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