Vertus Partners

Java Technical Lead - FX Platform - Investment Bank London-based | £110,000-£130,000 base + bonus Java, Spring, Distributed Systems, Oracle, REST APIs, Agile The Role: This is a hands-on Technical Lead role sitting on a global FX platform that underpins Real Time rate delivery to clients across multiple regions. The business is investing heavily, expanding into new markets and product areas, and needs someone who can shape the technical direction while still staying close to the code. You will operate at the centre of engineering, product, and architecture, taking ownership of how the platform evolves as volumes scale and product complexity grows. What You Will Be Doing: Drive architectural decisions across a distributed, Real Time platform Lead delivery of new product features and regional expansion initiatives Work closely with product and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions Set engineering standards across design, testing, and code quality Support production releases and ongoing platform stability Mentor developers through reviews, pairing, and technical guidance What You Bring: Strong background building and evolving distributed systems in a regulated environment Deep Java engineering capability, with solid experience across modern frameworks Experience working on high-availability platforms where latency and scale matter Good understanding of messaging patterns, APIs, and relational databases Exposure to modern engineering practices such as CI/CD and test-driven development Domain understanding of FX products such as spot and forwards is helpful but not essential The Package: £110,000-£130,000 base salary plus bonus and a strong benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and flexible working. Hybrid working is in place, with a London base. Vertus Partners is a specialist financial markets recruiter. Speak directly with our team for a confidential discussion.

Network Engineer (Low Latency) - Systematic Trading Network Engineer (Low Latency) - Systematic Trading - London My client, a high-end systematic trading firm is expanding their global infrastructure function and are looking for a Network Engineer to join a small growing team where you'll play a key role in providing expertise across their Network estate including designing and engineering several network solutions. Requirements: Expert knowledge of complex network architectures Familiar with products from the likes of Cisco, Arista, Juniper Experience delivering networks supporting high-performance and low latency computing architectures Understanding of network automation and associated tooling such as CI/CD pipelines, Ansible, Python is a plus Please note you will need to travel to their office within central London a minimum of 3/4 days per week By submitting your details you agree to our T&Cs

A high-end trading firm in London is seeking a Network Engineer (Low Latency) to join their expanding infrastructure team. This role involves designing and engineering network solutions for high-performance and low latency computing. Candidates must have expertise in complex network architectures and familiarity with technologies from Cisco, Arista, and Juniper. The position requires in-office presence in central London 3-4 days per week, offering a collaborative environment within a growing team.

Python Developer - Cross-Asset Front Office RAD Team We are currently recruiting a Python Developer to join the Cross-Asset trading RAD team for one of our leading financial clients. In this role, you'll work directly with traders, sales, and quantitative analysts to design and deliver high impact tools and applications supporting multiple asset classes (FX, Equities, Swaps). This is a fast paced, hands-on position focused on building rapid, practical solutions that enhance trading and risk management activities. You'll be involved in developing Real Time dashboards, pricing and trading tools, leveraging Python and modern development practices to drive performance and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with trading and sales teams to capture requirements and deliver rapid, fit for purpose solutions. Design, develop, and maintain Python based RAD tools for trade capture, risk management, and analytics. Integrate with pricing engines, market data feeds, and trade booking systems across multiple asset classes (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities). Develop user interfaces and dashboards to visualise market and risk data effectively. Ensure all solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with IT and regulatory standards. Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in Python, with a focus on rapid prototyping and data driven applications. Solid understanding of multi-processing and AsyncIO. Experience with pandas, NumPy, and SQL for data analysis and transformation. Exposure to REST APIs, messaging systems, and integration with trading or risk platforms. Hands-on experience building Front End tools or GUIs. Proven ability to work directly with Front Office stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines. Familiarity with financial products such as FX, Rates, Credit, or Equities. Understanding of P&L, risk metrics, and the trade life cycle. Experience with Excel integration (VBA, xlwings, COM). Previous experience within a banking, hedge fund, or trading environment. If your experience is relevant to this role and you have worked in a RAD technology trading team before then please submit your CV to be considered for the role.

Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office | High-Performance Systems Are you a skilled Java developer with a passion for financial markets and algorithmic trading? This is a rare opportunity to step into a Front Office role where you'll work at the intersection of software development and quantitative trading. This is the ideal role if you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to build cutting-edge trading systems. The Role: As part of this high-performing team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising algorithmic trading strategies. This isn't just about writing quick scripts-it's about building robust, production-grade systems that execute trades with precision and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with traders and quants, developing low-latency trading algorithms that operate across multiple asset classes, including FX, Equities, and potentially Rates and Credit. Given the Front Office nature of this role, you'll be directly involved in shaping trading strategies, ensuring systems respond in Real Time to market conditions. What You'll Be Doing: Developing and optimising trading algorithms with a focus on speed, efficiency, and reliability. Building low-latency, high-throughput systems that can handle Real Time market data and execution logic. Working alongside traders and quants to fine-tune strategies and ensure seamless integration of technology into the trading workflow. Enhancing and maintaining existing trading infrastructure, continuously improving performance and scalability. Navigating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, where milliseconds can make a significant impact on profitability. What We're Looking For: Candidates in the early stages of their career with Java development experience, ideally in a high-performance or Real Time systems environment. A strong interest in trading and financial markets, with a desire to be Embedded in a Front Office team. Experience (or strong enthusiasm) for working with low-latency systems, preferably in FX or Equities, though other asset classes like Rates and Credit are also considered. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure. A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to pick up new concepts quickly. Why Apply? Work in a Front Office trading environment, gaining direct exposure to market-making and execution strategies. Grow and develop-this role is ideal for someone looking to upskill in both software engineering and trading. Join a firm where technology is a key competitive advantage, and innovation is encouraged. Competitive compensation, strong mentorship, and career progression in a cutting-edge trading environment.

Join a forward-thinking technology team transforming the future of financial services. We're looking for an experienced eFX Software Engineer to build secure, high-performance trading systems in a collaborative, inclusive, and agile environment. What you'll do: Design and develop low-latency, fault-tolerant trading architectures Lead complex software initiatives using modern Java patterns (low-GC, lock-free) Collaborate across teams to deliver robust trading platforms and services Influence architectural decisions and shape product roadmaps Drive Agile development and uphold best practices in test-driven development What you'll bring: Strong expertise in Java, Linux optimisation, and CPU/memory management In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX) Experience in electronic/algorithmic trading and FX products Background in automated testing, API design, and DevOps workflows Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Flexible working options available. This is your chance to work on impactful projects and shape the next generation of trading technology.