Algorithmic Trader Job at Orbis Consultants (London)

Software Engineer

My client is seeking a talented Software Engineer who will play a critical role ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

150000.00 - 500000.00 GBP / Year

Hunter Bond

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
1+ years of professional development experience as a Software Engineer in either C++, Python, Java or Rust
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems (C++/Java)
Experience writing software for massive scale (Up to 100s billions of records at a time!)
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
Strong communication skills - this is a position where you will liaise with Senior Stakeholders such as PMs, Quants and Traders

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading applications
Performance tuning of state-of-the-art trading systems - optimise code for maximum speed and efficiency, minimising latency
Implement and enhance trading algorithms in collaboration with quantitative researchers and traders
Handle large volumes of market data in real-time, ensuring accurate and fast data ingestion, processing, and storage to feed trading algorithms

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

C++ Software Engineer

My client is seeking a C++ Software Engineer who will play a critical role in de...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

70000.00 - 350000.00 GBP / Year

Hunter Bond

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of professional C++ development experience
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time systems
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ trading applications
Optimise code for maximum speed and efficiency, minimising latency
Implement and enhance trading algorithms in collaboration with quantitative researchers and traders
Develop and maintain low-latency network communication protocols
Conduct performance analysis and tuning of critical software components

What we offer

Exceptional professional growth opportunities in a tech-focused company
Access to state-of-the-art technologies
Highly competitive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package
Emphasis on health and well-being, including a healthy work-life balance and reimbursement programs
Rapid career progression and exposure to diverse technologies
Collaboration with top-tier infrastructure teams in the financial sector

Fulltime

New

Central Risk Trader

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Equities Central Risk T...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong academic background, ideally with a degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Economics
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in financial markets and equities trading
Foundational understanding of financial instruments, particularly equities and derivatives, along with basic concepts of risk management
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or VBA, and strong Excel skills for data analysis and modelling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for collaborating effectively within a trading desk environment and with various internal stakeholders
A proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic and challenging trading environment

Job Responsibility

Assist in managing a principal risk portfolio for Citi's Equities Division, utilizing an automated trading platform
Support the optimization of Citi's risk portfolio by employing various hedging products and executing securities trades with clients and in the broader markets
Contribute to the development and implementation of trading strategies that aim to minimize risk and maximize returns across the equities portfolio
Participate in the analysis of market data and trading performance to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks
Collaborate with experienced traders and quantitative analysts to understand and refine automated trading algorithms and risk models
Help ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best execution practices for all trading activities
Assist in the reporting and reconciliation of trading positions, P&L, and risk exposures, ensuring accuracy and transparency

What we offer

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Fulltime

New

Career Kickstarter Sydney – Technology

Career Kickstarter: Technology, our five-day immersive program designed to accel...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Optiver

Expiration Date

January 23, 2026

Requirements

Final year university students (graduating in 2026 or earlier)
All degree backgrounds are considered
An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights
Studying (or studied) a Computer Science, Software/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or similarly technical degree
Problem solver who will enjoy building high-performing, low latency designs that critically impact trading success
Curious to learn and comfortable exploring complex technical ideas
Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities that demonstrates your passion in technology, particularly software development
Excited to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry, with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself
Knowledgeable about object-orientated design and development concepts (experience with C++, Java or Python is required for our technical assessment)

Job Responsibility

Discover options theory: Learn the fundamentals that underpin options trading, through engaging, interactive lectures
Enhance your coding capability: Put advanced software engineering concepts into practise through a series of tech workshops
Learn about low latency: Gain experience around how low latency designs are critical to trading success at Optiver
Build and test your own trading algorithm: Gain hands-on experience designing and testing your own trading algorithm
Gain expert mentorship: Learn directly from a dedicated team of educators, consisting of current and former traders and developers
Build your network: Enjoy connecting with developers, traders and quantitative researchers through curated events
Experience Optiver’s culture: Immerse in our incredible culture and enjoy our benefits, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more

What we offer

Travel and accommodation costs covered if you reside outside of Sydney
Daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more

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New

Quantitative Trading Internship

As our Quantitative Trading Intern, you’ll spend your summer tackling complex, q...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Penultimate university student
Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights
Lateral thinker with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments
Holds superior logical reasoning skills
Experienced in programming or scripting in Python a plus

Job Responsibility

Complete curated series of lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals
Apply knowledge in a simulated trading environment, trading options using live market data
Analyse real historical data to develop your own algorithmic trading strategy and backtest to see how it performed
Learn directly from our team of full-time educators and current traders, gaining exposure to our various trading desks and experience the financial markets first-hand
Test your potential and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment

What we offer

Highly competitive remuneration package
Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages
Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista
Regular social events

Fulltime

New

Algorithmic Trading C++ Engineer – Equities

Optiver is looking for experienced C++ engineers who are interested in working o...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience as a software engineer working with distributed systems, low-latency systems, backend systems or client/server architectures
Skilled at object-oriented programming in C++, or Java/C# with a strong desire to work in C++
Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals like operating systems, data structures and algorithms
Familiar with a language like Python for developing tooling
Embrace AI tools for parts of their role, without sacrificing code quality or runtime performance
Excited by technically challenging problems

Job Responsibility

Work day-to-day with traders and quant researchers to understand how we want to price, quote and execute in equities markets and apply your skills to designing software systems and high-performance trading logic to bring those ideas to life in live equities markets
Collaborate with other software engineers and contribute to the architecture of our globally distributed equities trading platform with hard real-time performance constraints
Experience the excitement of our fast-paced development cycle – owning a tight feedback loop, testing and shipping your code to production sometimes on the same day
Flex your low-level engineering fundamentals by implementing performance-sensitive low-latency trading logic and strategies

What we offer

A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry
The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
Regular social events, including a company trip every two years
Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary

Fulltime

Senior eTrading Developer

The Senior eTrading Developer role involves designing and evolving next-generati...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive programming experience with an Object-oriented language, Multi-Threading and any relational database
Solid architectural understanding of enterprise applications
Understanding of computing science fundamentals – concurrency, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, etc.
Experience with modern software development practices such as Agile development, test-driven development, and continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Job Responsibility

Designing and developing front office eTrading applications to the trading business
Working directly with Traders, Sales, and Quants to shape the future direction of the platform
Utilizing creativity and innovation to improve the technical capabilities of the platform and ensuring it remains stable, flexible, and maintainable
Driving engineering standards and continuing to strive for best
Enhancing our automated testing efforts and optimizing our UAT process
Mentoring strong and energetic team in EMEA region
Serving as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
Troubleshooting challenging performance and scalability issues
Providing onsite support to Rates traders in Paris location
Assisting in third line support during core trading hours

What we offer

Opportunities to build a strong profile in a high-performance global team (London, Paris, NY, Mississauga, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo)
Develop efficient and robust solutions to challenging business problems
Work on a globally distributed team to deliver the next generation eTrading experience for traders at Citi
Gain knowledge and exposure to Front Office Trading Systems, Fixed Income, and Derivatives flows.

Fulltime

Quant Developer

A leading hedge fund in London is looking for a Quantitative Developer to join a...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

180000.00 GBP / Year

Orbis Consultants

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong programming background, primarily in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, etc.)
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals – algorithms, data structures, and software design
Experience within a quant, trading, or financial markets environment (hedge fund, prop desk, or similar) is ideal
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from a top-tier university

Job Responsibility

Partnering directly with quantitative researchers and traders to design, build, and optimise trading models and analytical systems
Developing robust, scalable software in Python, with opportunities to contribute to components in C++ or Rust
Working across the full lifecycle – from idea generation and prototyping to production deployment and performance tuning
Leveraging statistical methods, data analysis, and modern compute infrastructure to improve research and execution workflows

What we offer

bonus

Fulltime

Algorithmic Trader

Orbis Consultants

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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