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They believe that technology will play a key role in the future of finance, and have built a robust trading platform to handle scale, complexity and customisation.\nThey are currently looking for a Quantitative Developer to join a front-office aligned business unit, responsible for all of the technology in the Group that drives trading decision making. The unit consists of over 150 engineers who help drive technical innovation across the different investment managers at the firm.\nThe Role\nIn this role you will be joining a distinct team responsible for the development, enhancement and upgrade of a quant systematic investment manager. 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