Quantitative Analyst

Job Title: Quantitative Developer (Market Data Publishing)
Location: London (2 days per week onsite)
Remuneration: Daily rate from £750 via Umbrella
Contract Details: Temporary, Initial 6 Months (Likely Extensions)

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain enterprise market data publishing applications.
Dive deep into a large-scale C# application framework, ensuring top-notch performance.
Support market data publication processes, guaranteeing accurate data across multiple internal platforms.
Maintain market data entitlements and distribution to downstream systems efficiently.
Work on strategic initiatives, including migrating legacy publishing processes to a central platform.
Collaborate with Quantitative Research, Front Office, Market Data, and IT teams to foster synergy.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle-from design and development to testing and deployment.
Provide ongoing support for critical market data platforms that drive business success.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Quantitative Developer in a financial services environment.
Proficient in C# development, with a knack for contributing to large application libraries and enterprise systems.
Experience in developing applications within real-time or market-facing platforms is essential.
Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, and object-oriented development.
Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Exposure to market data platforms or market data publishing environments.
Familiarity with at least one asset class such as Rates, Fixed Income, FX, or Inflation Products.
Python development experience is highly advantageous.
Understanding of market data entitlements and distribution processes is a plus.
Experience supporting interconnected front-office platforms.

Education:

Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or Computer Science.
A postgraduate qualification (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential.

Join our client's dynamic Market Publication Team and make a significant impact in the financial services industry! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence.

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