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Posted 12 August, 2026

Quant Trader - HFT

Anson McCade
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Vacancy detailQuant Trader - HFT150,000-250,000 GBP+ Performance based bonusOnsite WORKINGLocation: Central London, Greater London – United Kingdom Type: PermanentHigh-Frequency Quant Trader – London/Paris/DubaiMy client is a leading systematic trading firm which is expanding their footprint in HFT and short-term strategies, primarily in cash equities, futures and options markets. This firm trades on key exchanges such as CME, ICE, and Eurex, and has low cost, cutting-edge infrastructure including colocation and hardware. The firm is looking for Quant PMs/Traders to set up desks where they will plug into the firm’s in-house resources. This would allow access to the platform the firm has to offer, and presents the opportunity for Quant Traders to scale up with significant risk allocations. Benefits include competitive PnL-based payouts on top of strong base compensation, and working opportunities globally.The Role:Carry out research within a team of high-frequency Quant Researchers/Traders.Implement systematic strategies and manage risk for your own book.Lead more junior researchers in your pod, and work with developers to improve/maintain infrastructure and put strategies into production.Requirements: 3-5+ years of experience as a Quantitative Trader, researching and trading systematic strategies in options, futures, or cash equities.Strong coding abilities in Python, C++, etc.Experience leading/managing a team at another fund or a sellside market making team is ideal.Reference: GHA/HFTQR/NP01#gehaApply for this vacancyYour CV will be sent to the selected department. At no time will your CV be sent outside of Anson McCade without your authorisation.*Mandatory field.Your name*Your surname*Your email address*I confirm I currently have the right to take full time employment at the location for which I am submitting my CVPlease state the locations where you currently have the right to take full time employmentAttach a file (Word or PDF only accepted)MessagePrior to submission of this form, the user acknowledges and accepts Anson McCade's Terms and Conditions of Use + Privacy Policy + Data Protection Compliance Statement* I acknowledge and accept TrustpilotOur OfficesVacancy searchSearch all the vacancies on Anson McCade Select a Practice Area Quantitative Research, Trading & Risk Digital + Analytics Information Technology + Cyber Security Business Change and Transformation + Strategy IT / Software Sales Internal Positions at Anson McCade