HSBC

Quantitative Developer - Algorithmic Trading

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3 days ago
London, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop algorithmic pricing strategies in Java for eRisk trading applications.
  • Partner with quantitative analysts to define specifications and implement models in production.
  • Own end-to-end delivery across pricing and algorithmic execution components.
  • Extend, maintain, test, and review the algorithmic codebase using strong engineering practices.
  • Develop and tune low-latency components for high-volume electronic trading.
  • Support deployment to development and test environments and help ensure safe, correct production operation.
  • Contribute to platform architecture direction and engineering standards.
  • Produce technical documentation and support operational readiness.
  • Collaborate with sales, traders, IT, production support, and technology teams globally.
  • Mentor junior developers through practical support and feedback.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in FX spot, fixed income, rates, or equities algorithmic execution and pricing.
  • Strong Java server-side development experience in multithreaded environments.
  • Hands-on experience developing and tuning low-latency systems for high-volume electronic trading.
  • Strong knowledge of trading desk operating models in a large, multi-site investment bank.
  • Experience delivering enterprise systems through agile delivery of business requirements.
  • Practical understanding of Spot FX and Forward FX market conventions.
  • Ability to produce clear technical documentation and use it to support delivery and operational readiness.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, production support, business, control, sales, trading, and technology teams.

Benefits

  • Global, collaborative work across sales, trading, technology, and quantitative research teams.
  • Inclusive and accessible workplace with recruitment accommodations available.
  • HSBC offers an interview to candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence who meet the minimum criteria.

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About HSBC

10,000+ employees

HSBC is a global bank that provides retail, commercial and investment banking, payments, and wealth management to individuals, SMEs, and multinationals. It earns fees, interest income, and trading revenues through branches and digital platforms across major markets. Headquartered in London, it serves over 40 million customers in 58 countries and is listed in London, Hong Kong, New York, and Bermuda.

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