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The firm researches and trades quantitative investment strategies, which are implemented systematically via thousands of securities, spanning the world's major liquid asset classes. Founded in 1997 by David Harding, Winton today manages assets for some of the world’s largest institutional investors.\nWe employ ambitious professionals who want to work collaboratively at the leading edge of investment management.\nWe are seeking an experienced quantitative developer to join the Investment Management & Research group at Winton. The role sits within our Fundamental Commodities strategy, where you will work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager. Within our collaborative environment, you will design and build the systems and tools that underpin the firm's trading and research. \nYour focus will initially be on software development: adding functionality required for new trading strategies and maintaining the existing signal pipeline. 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