Execution Quant

Job title:

Execution Quant

Company

Harrington Starr

Job description

I’m currently working with a high-performing, tech-driven trading firm to help them identify an Execution Quant to join their growing quantitative trading team.This role focuses on designing and implementing cutting-edge execution algorithms to enhance trading efficiency, minimise costs, and reduce market impact across multiple asset classes.The ideal candidate has strong expertise in execution methods, market microstructure, and low-latency trading, collaborating closely with trading, research, and tech teams.Key Responsibilities:Algorithm Development & Optimization

• Develop, optimise, and productionise execution algorithms tailored to market conditions
• Monitor real-time performance and analyse transaction costs to enhance execution quality and minimise impact
• Integrate execution strategies into the broader trading portfolio

Research & Risk Management

• Research market microstructure to identify optimal execution approaches
• Implement risk controls, stress-test algorithms, and collaborate with risk teams on risk parameters and execution quality monitoring

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with researchers, developers, and risk teams
• Mentor junior quants and effectively communicate execution insights to leadership

Candidate Profile:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field
• 3+ years’ experience in execution algorithms or electronic trading
• Proven success designing and deploying execution strategies
• Experience across multiple asset classes, with expertise in at least one
• Strong knowledge of market microstructure, order book dynamics, and low-latency systems
• Proficient in Python, C++, Java, or similar languages
• Familiar with exchange protocols, FIX messaging, transaction cost analysis, and high-performance computing

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Expected salary

£120000 – 150000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:01:50 GMT

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