Head of Quant Engineering

Overview

In this role you will lead a global team of quant developers and analysts to advance model development, implementation, and library creation for cross-asset trading and risk management. You will balance hands-on quant development with people leadership, shaping the technical direction of high-impact finance software. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver complex models and data workflows at scale. The opportunity combines technical depth with strategic team leadership in a growth-focused fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global team of 10 Quant Developers and Analysts
• Oversee model development, library creation and implementation development
• Manage data interfaces, workflows and bespoke reporting
• Balance management duties (roughly 70/30) with hands-on quant development
• Coordinate cross-asset trading and risk management software initiatives
• Drive software design and development standards in finance-focused projects
• Maintain deep understanding of financial products and derivatives modeling
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of complex models

Key requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or other technical discipline
• Mentoring or management experience
• Strong software analysis, design and development skills
• Understanding of Quant Modelling in the derivatives space
• Proficiency in C++ or C# or Java
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Experience in finance and capital markets

• mentoring and people leadership
• strong communication
• team collaboration
• C++
• C#
• Java

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