Durlston Partners LLP

Discretionary Trading & Research, Finance, Software Engineering London, UK Join one of the most exciting new hedge funds in the market We're partnered exclusively with one of the most talked-about new hedge funds in the market, a high-impact, technology-first firm making serious waves in the industry. Founded by some of the sharpest minds in trading and engineering, they're rapidly building a reputation for innovation, speed, and results. With the energy of a start-up and the resources of a top-tier institution, they're creating cutting-edge systems and looking for exceptional developers to be part of their journey. The role You'll work on mission-critical systems covering valuations, Risk/PnL, and the full trading lifecycle. Python will be your main language, but you'll also need to read and write C# confidently. You'll design and deliver scalable, reliable architectures while balancing strategic quality with tactical speed, and knowing when to modernise vs build around legacy code. What you'll bring 3-6 years' software engineering experience, ideally CompSci background. Strong Python + C# experience. Exposure to either valuations, Risk PnL, or trading lifecycle. Knowledge of REST APIs, containerisation, cloud deployment, and Pandas. Work with brilliant engineers and quants, solve complex real-world problems, and have direct impact in a hedge fund scaling at pace.

Durlston Partners LLP, a rising hedge fund in London, is seeking a talented software engineer to develop mission-critical systems for valuations, Risk, and trading lifecycle. Candidates should have strong skills in Python and C#, with experience in REST APIs and cloud deployment. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and results, solving complex challenges in a high-impact environment where your work directly influences the firm's success.

Durlston Partners LLP in London is searching for a Quantitative Developer to join their expanding Front Office Technology team. You will develop advanced risk solutions to support Portfolio Managers and Risk Management, taking ownership of key tools and applications. The role demands over 5 years of relevant experience, strong Python skills, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a hybrid working model, excellent compensation, and a supportive team environment.

Quantitative Developer, Software Engineering London, UK Front Office - Python Risk Developer - Macro Hedge Fund - London - Up to £300k+ TC One of London's most sought-after hedge funds, founded by a top-performing Portfolio Manager from a leading multi-manager platform, is expanding its Front Office Technology team. They are seeking an engineer to develop advanced technical risk solutions and applications supporting both the Portfolio Managers and the Risk Management function. You would take ownership of the end-to-end development of trading, risk, and analytical tools tailored to PMs' needs, as well as contribute to the build-out of their highly distributed cross-asset Risk Management platform. Requirements 5+ years experience within a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank or Trading firm's technology function. Strong proficiency with Python, including the most recent releases/tooling and supporting libraries Demonstrated experience architecting and building risk tooling and risk management systems. Strong Communication skills, combined with strong fundamental software engineering principals. Why would this interest you? Very high impact role in a scaling Macro Fund with an excellent track record. Hybrid working structure: 3 days in, 2 remote Very competitive compensation with 10% Pension The team is very collaborative and supportive with many of them working for the very best Hedge Funds and Trading firms

Durlston Partners LLP in London is seeking experienced Frontend Engineers to join the Front Office technology team. You will build high performance UIs in React/TypeScript with real time data visualisation, working directly with Portfolio Managers, Quants and Traders to drive timely investment decisions. The role offers ownership of front end design and delivery, with scope to influence technology and business decisions at the core of the fund's operations.

Durlston Partners LLP in London, UK, is seeking a Fullstack Engineer to help build and connect trading infrastructure in a fast-moving digital assets environment. You'll work side-by-side with traders and developers, architecting solutions that scale, improve tools, and integrate finance, trading and compliance. Own problems, ship quickly, and shape the company's future in a tight 15-person team. Join an elite, high-performance environment where decision-making is rapid and impact is immediate.

Durlston Partners LLP is seeking an NLP Researcher for its Macro Futures team in London. You will apply NLP to develop models that support proprietary trading strategies and enhance research across multiple data sources. Ideal candidates have up to 3 years in quantitative research, a strong background in CS/ML/Math, and proficiency in Python (and ideally C++). The role demands rigorous analysis and collaboration within a fast-moving trading environment.

Digital Assets, Finance, Software Engineering London, UK Imagine joining a team of elite engineers, quants, and traders at the forefront of digital asset trading. This is your chance to step into an all-hands-on-deck start up environment where cutting edge technology meets high performance finance. This company, backed by some of the world's most renowned VCs, is on a mission to redefine liquidity provisioning in the digital asset space. Their proprietary high frequency trading (HFT) technology, built with advanced machine learning and stochastic control, gives them an edge in both centralized and decentralized markets. Now, they're scaling their technology across the full crypto infrastructure value chain, and they need you to help make it happen. The Role: Fullstack Engineer In the first six months, you'll be fully immersed, working side by side with traders and developers, delivering quick, high impact solutions. This isn't just about writing code, it's about architecting and optimizing the very foundations of the company's trading and infrastructure. Build and connect- Develop internal tools, improve trading infrastructure, and create seamless integrations across trading, finance, and compliance. Move fast, think smart- Tackle immediate deliverables while laying the groundwork for scalable, long term solutions. Sit with the traders- Work directly with the Head of OTC Trading, a seasoned pro with a background in FX and traditional finance, who moves fast and provides direct feedback. Shape the company's future- In a team of just 15, everyone plays a pivotal role. Your contributions will be visible and impactful from day one. What You Bring: Big plus: AWS and Pulumi / GUI development experience Good to have: Some C++ exposure Education: A strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline. Mindset matters: Entrepreneurial. Proactive. Ready to own problems and build solutions. This isn't for someone who waits for direction, you'll thrive if you take initiative and love a challenge. Why Join? Work with an elite team of builders and innovators in an ultra fast moving space. Direct access to leadership, no red tape, just execution. A once in a career opportunity to shape a company's trajectory in a high growth industry. This is an urgent hire, the team needs this person now. If you're ready to dive in and build the future of digital asset trading, let's talk. Apply now! If you don't receive a response within three days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.

AI - ML, Discretionary Trading & Research, Finance London, New York, UK, USA About the Company Join a leading global macro fund renowned for its cutting edge technology and innovative approaches. Due to recent success, the fund is expanding its Macro NLP team and is seeking an exceptional NLP Researcher to join their growing team. The Role As an NLP Researcher in Macro Futures, you will apply your expertise in natural language processing to develop and leverage advanced NLP models for proprietary data. You'll play a pivotal role in a team that leverages cutting edge AI techniques to tackle complex challenges. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement NLP techniques for macro futures strategies Conduct research and analysis to improve trading models Work closely with the Quant Strategy team to apply AI in live trading systems Collaborate with other teams to drive innovation and bring new insights into the firm's trading strategies Requirements 0-3 years of experience in a quantitative research role, ideally with experience in NLP and Macro Futures Strong academic background in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field Experience with NLP techniques applied to financial markets is highly desirable Familiarity with quantitative research in the Macro Futures space from top tier buy side firms. Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages Ability to work well within a fast paced and high pressure environment

Software Engineering, Systematic Trading & Research London, UK Hedge Fund - London - Up to £200k A leading Hedge Fund is looking for an experienced Frontend Engineers to join their Front Office technology team in London. This is a high-impact role, working directly with Portfolio Managers, Quants, and Traders to design and deliver cutting edge front end systems that power real time investment decisions. You'll be building intuitive, high performance UIs in React / TypeScript, with a strong focus on data rich visualisations that bring complex trading strategies and risk models to life. This role offers true ownership of front end design and delivery, with the opportunity to influence both technology and business decisions at the core of the fund's operations. What you'll do: Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Quants to translate trading needs into elegant, performant UIs. Design, build, and maintain React / TypeScript applications with real time data visualisation. Own front end architecture, ensuring scalability and high performance in latency sensitive environments. Collaborate across front office technology, shaping the tools that reduce friction and provide instant insights into strategy, risk, and performance. What we're looking for: 5+ years' professional UI / Frontend development experience. Hands on experience with data visualisation libraries (e.g. D3.js, Highcharts, Plotly, etc.). Strong Computer Science fundamentals (Algorithms, Data Structures, System Design). Essential: prior experience in a trading, hedge fund, or front office environment. Collaborate directly with investment professionals at one of the world's most successful hedge funds. Work on business critical systems where your code has immediate impact. Highly competitive compensation plus bonus and benefits. Cutting edge tech stack, complex data challenges, and full ownership of your work.

Durlston Partners LLP, located in London, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team in a proprietary trading environment. This role involves designing high-performance systems and collaborating with researchers and traders to enhance trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of C++ development experience and a solid educational background in relevant fields. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.

Digital Assets, Quantitative Developer, Software Engineering, Systematic Trading & Research London The Opportunity A well capitalised proprietary trading firm operating at the forefront of electronic markets is looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer to join their London engineering team. The business is highly profitable, technically driven, and operates across multiple asset classes with a focus on low latency execution and systematic strategies. This is a hands on engineering role embedded within a high performing team. You will work directly on core trading infrastructure building, optimising, and owning systems that operate in production at speed and scale. Engineers here are given real ownership from day one. The Role Design, build, and maintain high-performance C++ systems within a latency sensitive trading environment Contribute to the full software lifecycle from architecture and development through to deployment and optimisation Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to implement and improve execution and signal infrastructure Profile and optimise existing systems for throughput, latency, and reliability Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence Requirements 2+ years of professional C++ development experience in a performance critical environment Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline from a top tier university Strong grasp of systems programming concepts memory management, concurrency, networking, and low level optimisation Ability to write clean, efficient, and well tested code under real world production constraints Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where standards are high and ownership is genuine What's on Offer Highly competitive base salary and performance-linked bonus Direct exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and a team of exceptional engineers Meritocratic culture your work is visible, your impact is real Central London office with a collaborative, non hierarchical working environment

Durlston Partners LLP is seeking a visionary leader to architect and accelerate a frontier AI program in London. You will shape the AI strategy, build and mentor a world-class team, and turn ambitious ideas into scalable solutions. You'll drive architecture decisions, data pipelines, and safety protocols while guiding collaborations with research, engineering, and enterprise partners. This role requires demonstrated success leading large-scale models and complex AI platforms.

I'm currently working closely with a well established prop trading firm both systematic and discretionary, that have offices across London and Geneva. They benefit massively from the commitment of its main investor, a leading shipping company with more than 40 years of expertise in bulk and wet freight. Their focus is currently on commodities, with one systematic desk and are looking to diversify aggressively with the ambition to become a regulated Hedge Fund in the near future. Location: London Key Requirements: Tech ability in python is the main criteria: Experience working on application layers, using dashboard etc. Experience in Risk is highly beneficial

A crypto trading firm is on the lookout for Python Software Engineers to join their dynamic team. Specialising in quantitative trading, this firm is empowering blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions to thrive. As a Python Software Engineer, you'll work alongside developers, traders, and quantitative researchers on high impact projects. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain systems for trading data, automated settlements, and real-time reconciliation. Work with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure and data systems. Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of services. Looking For 2+ years of Python experience and familiarity with C++ is a bonus. Experience with SQL databases and Linux. If you're a proactive, passionate developer with an interest in crypto, we want to hear from you! We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and value potential over experience, if you're eager to learn, we're here to support you. Note: If you don't hear back within 3 days, your application was unfortunately not successful.

Durlston Partners LLP, a crypto trading firm in Greater London, is seeking Python Software Engineers to join their dynamic team. You will collaborate with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers on impactful projects within a rapidly evolving industry. Your main responsibilities include building and maintaining systems for trading data and ensuring the performance of services. The role requires 2+ years of Python experience, with knowledge of SQL and Linux, while familiarity with C++ is an added advantage. If you are a proactive developer passionate about crypto, we encourage you to apply!

Quantitative Developer, Systematic Trading & Research London Overview Join a small high-performance Systematic Prop Trading business. Working as part of Quant Research team, to analyse data, build models & signals for alpha generation, and manage risk. Responsibilities Develop software solutions that leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies to answer the most challenging questions in finance: Collaborate closely with Quants, Traders, and Developers - researching, developing, and testing execution and trading models Enhance and build a research infrastructure that can handle hundreds of thousands of tick-level signals Build a comprehensive, multi-market trading system to capitalize on relative value and statistical arbitrage opportunities Requirements Strong Python Write and deploy code in a production environment - where performance matters Computer Science (or similar) Degree from a Top 20 University Feel your experience does not fit all these requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway!

Durlston Partners LLP is seeking a Python Developer for an elite algorithmic trading firm in London. This role involves designing and optimizing core trading systems that are pivotal to the firm's operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computer science and be adept at building high-performance systems, with an emphasis on Python and C++ integration. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced trading environment.

We're working with a well capitalised business in London that is looking for someone to lead the charge in building one of the most advanced AI systems on the planet. Think frontier LLMs. Think agentic systems. Think world models that actually understand stuff. You'll be the architect of their AI strategy, the builder of their dream team, and the person who turns "what if" into "what's next." What You'll Actually Do: Lead the Geeks (and Geniuses) Scale and inspire our AI org across research, engineering, safety, and product. Hire brilliant humans (and help them stay brilliant). Keep us lean, mean, and computationally efficient. Own the Model Define and deliver the roadmap to a frontier LLM. Make the big calls on architecture, training, data, and scale. Ensure we're not just keeping up-but setting the pace. Dream in AGI Push beyond next-token prediction into world models, agents, and systems that can plan, simulate, and interact. Help us build the bridge from LLMs to general intelligence. Build the Platform Oversee the creation of an AI platform that actually works in the real world. Make it safe, scalable, and ready for enterprise workflows. Be the Grown Up in the Room (When Needed) Set safety standards and release protocols. Navigate regulation without losing your sense of adventure. Be the face of our AI work to investors, partners, and the world. If this sounds like the type of role that could leverage your track record of leading teams that've built large models or complex AI platforms before, please apply to the link provided!

Digital Assets, Quantitative Developer, Software Engineering USD 200,00 - 400,000 base + multiple of base as bonus Do you dream in pointers and measure time away from your keyboard in clock-cycles? If so, I'm working with a development team for whom latency isn't a metric, it's treated as an existential crisis. They will need you (person who unironically loves ) to continue shaving off micros until they're down into the nanos. They treat undefined behaviour for C++2a and C++2b like a personal insult and will be very keen to hear if you have made cry before. Other things that matter to them would be experience with lock-free programming and strong networking chops (gm Mr./Mrs. Kernel Bypass). Bonus points if you've used to format your morning routine as well! What this team offers in return: A comically powerful compute estate Free therapy sessions (just kidding-valgrind -tool=callgrind is your therapy