Junior Quantitative Developer

The Role:

We are looking for a Junior Quant Developer to join the Book Platform and Operations Team team. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong, early-career candidate who enjoys solving real problems and wants to make a direct and tangible impact on the business.

You will work alongside expert developers and portfolio managers, building systems, interfaces, and tools that support day-to-day portfolio management operations. We value clear thinking, strong fundamentals, and a proactive attitude over years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of systems, interfaces, and tools that support portfolio management workflows
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and developers to understand requirements and translate them into practical solutions
• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues in existing tools and infrastructure
• Monitor and support production systems, responding to incidents and ensuring reliability
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and technical documentation
• Continuously improve team productivity by maximising modern development tools and practices

What You’ll Bring:

Technical

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Solid practical experience in Python and/or C++
• Good working knowledge of Bash scripting and Linux environments
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

Approach & Working Style

• Strong analytical and logical thinking — you approach problems methodically and do not give up easily
• Meticulous with a high standard for the quality of your own work
• Self-starter who takes ownership of problems and can work independently without constant direction
• Comfortable leading multiple tasks and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and complex systems
• Effective and concise communicator in English, both written and verbal

Ways of Working

• Good working knowledge of Claude or other LLM ecosystems — understanding how to apply them effectively across the full development workflow, from problem analysis and debugging to solution design and documentation
• Uses LLM tools with good judgment and critical thinking — not blind code generation, but as a genuine force multiplier for quality, speed, and clarity
• Able to bring this attitude to the broader team and contribute to raising overall productivity

What We Offer:

• Direct exposure to real portfolio management systems and workflows
• A collaborative team where your contributions are visible and valued
• Opportunity to grow quickly in a technically demanding and intellectually stimulating environment