Senior Python Quant Developer - Quanteam
Advanced Python (object-oriented design, performance optimisation, testing), SQL, and exposure to distributed systems, APIs, and cloud environments. You will design, build, and maintain Python-based pricing and analytics libraries for front-office teams, implementing models for risk, valuation, and P&L analysis. Quanteam provides high-impact consulting in quantitative finance, risk, data, and technology.
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Job: Senior Python Quant Developer – Pricing & Analytics
Location: London, UK
Hybrid working – 2 to 3 days on-site (Canary Wharf)
Full time
Who We Are Looking For
6+ years’ experience as a Quant Developer or Quant Engineer within an investment bank or similar financial institution
Proven exposure to front-office pricing, risk, or analytics platforms (Rates, FX, Equities, Credit, or XVA)
Experience working closely with traders, quants, and risk teams in a production environment
Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Financial Engineering
Your Technical Competencies
Advanced Python development (object-oriented design, performance optimisation, testing)
Hands-on experience with pricing models, risk analytics, or P&L systems
Strong understanding of numerical methods, statistics, and financial mathematics
Experience with SQL and data-intensive systems
Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, and cloud environments is a plus
Exposure to C++ or other low-level languages is advantageous
Your Ideal Behavioural Traits
Comfortable operating in a front-office, fast-paced environment
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to deliver under pressure
Clear and confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative and able to bridge the gap between quantitative and technology teams
Your Ideal Personality Traits
Curious and analytical, with a passion for financial markets and quantitative problem-solving
Detail-oriented while maintaining a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach
Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving trading environment
Your Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain Python-based pricing and analytics libraries used by front-office teams
Implement and optimise models supporting risk, valuation, and P&L analysis
Ensure robustness, scalability, and performance of production systems
Partner with traders, quants, and risk teams to deliver high-impact solutions
Contribute to the evolution of quantitative platforms and best engineering practices
Who We Are
Our Expertise
We provide high-impact consulting across five key domains:
Quantitative Finance — Model design, implementation and validation.
Risk & Regulatory — Risk frameworks and regulatory transformation.
Data & AI — Data optimisation and AI adoption with strong governance.
Digital & Technology — Cloud, engineering, automation and digital solutions.
Transformation — Change management and large-scale delivery programmes.
Our Commitment
Built on excellence, collaboration and innovation, Quanteam partners with clients to strengthen resilience, accelerate transformation and build future-ready capabilities.