Quantitative Researcher - Machine Learning UK

eFinancialCareers
London, GB

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Quantitative Researcher to develop machine learning-based models for systematic trading in digital asset and financial markets. This is a front-office research role based in the UK, offering hands-on experience with high-frequency market data, advanced ML architectures, and collaboration with a team of quantitative researchers and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop ML-based alpha generation models using high-frequency order book and market microstructure data
  • Design and maintain robust data pipelines, preprocessing, and feature extraction workflows for streaming tick data
  • Research and implement advanced deep learning architectures for short-horizon forecasting and signal extraction
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and engineers to integrate models into live trading systems
  • Optimise inference latency and ensure model robustness under live market conditions
  • Continuously refine model performance through systematic backtesting, live evaluation, and monitoring

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with standard ML libraries
  • Proven experience applying ML/DL techniques to real-world problems
  • Familiarity with time-series modelling, signal extraction, or high-frequency data
  • Experience developing ML infrastructure, including data pipelines, experiment tracking, and version control
  • Collaborative mindset and problem-solving orientation

Preferred Experience

  • Exposure to finance, trading, or quantitative research (helpful but not required)
  • Publications, competition results (e.g., Kaggle, academic ML contests), or open-source contributions
  • Familiarity with C++, CUDA, or other low-latency systems

Why Join

  • Work at the forefront of systematic trading and digital asset markets in the UK
  • Hands-on exposure to large-scale, high-frequency data and cutting-edge ML techniques
  • Collaborative, meritocratic team environment with direct impact on strategy and performance
  • Fast-paced, technology-driven culture offering meaningful ownership and growth
  • Competitive UK-based compensation aligned with experience and performance

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonMachine learningDeep learningTime-series modelingSignal extractionHigh-frequency dataCollaborationProblem-solvingFinanceTradingQuantitative research

Level

mid

Posted

4/6/2026

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