C++, Front Office Trading, Linux, Python, Hedge Fund McGregor Boyall have partnered with a London-based hedge fund currently hiring for their main trading desk. The role involve building high-performance components for their trading platform, working with advanced concurrency patterns and lock-free data structures. You'll be working closely with quants and traders to help further drive best market execution and alpha generation. The fund uses highly modern C++ hosted on Linux, with a small amount of Python (optional) for research models. They build clean, readable, testable code: highly asynchronous and multi-threaded. You will be an SME for the trading team on all matters C++ and will have autonomy to shape tech architecture with modern tools. Requirements: - Excellent C++ programming skills, ideally using a modern version - Expertise with multithreaded systems - Some level of experience with Python - Experience working with systems processing high volumes of data (terra or petabyte-scale) - Extensive expertise with at least ONE of: HFT, prop trading, derivatives, buyside finance Nice to have: - Prior experience working for a financial market maker - Excellent academics at the post-grad level McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
C++, Front Office Trading, Linux, Python, Hedge Fund McGregor Boyall have partnered with a London-based hedge fund currently hiring for their main trading desk. The role involve building high-performance components for their trading platform, working with advanced concurrency patterns and lock-free data structures. You'll be working closely with quants and traders to help further drive best market execution and alpha generation. The fund uses highly modern C++ hosted on Linux, with a small amount of Python (optional) for research models. They build clean, readable, testable code: highly asynchronous and multi-threaded. You will be an SME for the trading team on all matters C++ and will have autonomy to shape tech architecture with modern tools. Requirements: - Excellent C++ programming skills, ideally using a modern version - Expertise with multithreaded systems - Some level of experience with Python - Experience working with systems processing high volumes of data (terra or petabyte-scale) - Extensive expertise with at least ONE of: HFT, prop trading, derivatives, buyside finance Nice to have: - Prior experience working for a financial market maker - Excellent academics at the post-grad level McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Senior Java Engineer - Low-Level Systems High-Performance Architecture Hybrid London I'm working with a leading financial technology organisation building ultra-low latency systems at scale, and we're looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a strong grounding in low-level systems programming . This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre team of engineers working on the number one tech product in the business, pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability in a demanding, mission-critical environment. The systems you'll help build operate in the microsecond range and demand deep OS, networking, and concurrency knowledge . What You'll Be Working On: Designing and developing low-latency, high-throughput microservices in Java Building and refining core components of a proprietary event-driven framework Working closely with architects, FPGA and infrastructure engineers to optimise performance across the stack Developing systems with a focus on resilience, fault-tolerance, and scalability Driving performance improvements with hardware-aware optimisations and kernel-bypass techniques What We're Looking For: Deep understanding of systems-level programming (Java and/or Rust, C, C++) Experience with manual memory management , concurrency , and multithreading Familiarity with Linux internals , system calls, and networking Bonus points for experience with: Kernel bypass (Solarflare, DPDK) Building custom allocators or working in no_std environments Prior work in trading, real-time systems , or performance-sensitive environments (previous finance experience not crucial) Tech Stack Highlights: Java, Rust, Linux, GitHub, CI/CD (CircleCI), Docker, TCP/UDP, Playwright (some teams), OpenOnload, AWS The Offer: Base salary up to £130,000 depending on experience Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week in a London office Excellent benefits: pension, medical, 27+ days leave, bonus Why This Role: This is a career-defining opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge low-latency systems in the industry. You'll be part of a team that values technical depth , innovation , and clean engineering , all while working on systems where every microsecond counts . McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Java Engineer - Low-Level Systems High-Performance Architecture Hybrid London I'm working with a leading financial technology organisation building ultra-low latency systems at scale, and we're looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a strong grounding in low-level systems programming . This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre team of engineers working on the number one tech product in the business, pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability in a demanding, mission-critical environment. The systems you'll help build operate in the microsecond range and demand deep OS, networking, and concurrency knowledge . What You'll Be Working On: Designing and developing low-latency, high-throughput microservices in Java Building and refining core components of a proprietary event-driven framework Working closely with architects, FPGA and infrastructure engineers to optimise performance across the stack Developing systems with a focus on resilience, fault-tolerance, and scalability Driving performance improvements with hardware-aware optimisations and kernel-bypass techniques What We're Looking For: Deep understanding of systems-level programming (Java and/or Rust, C, C++) Experience with manual memory management , concurrency , and multithreading Familiarity with Linux internals , system calls, and networking Bonus points for experience with: Kernel bypass (Solarflare, DPDK) Building custom allocators or working in no_std environments Prior work in trading, real-time systems , or performance-sensitive environments (previous finance experience not crucial) Tech Stack Highlights: Java, Rust, Linux, GitHub, CI/CD (CircleCI), Docker, TCP/UDP, Playwright (some teams), OpenOnload, AWS The Offer: Base salary up to £130,000 depending on experience Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week in a London office Excellent benefits: pension, medical, 27+ days leave, bonus Why This Role: This is a career-defining opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge low-latency systems in the industry. You'll be part of a team that values technical depth , innovation , and clean engineering , all while working on systems where every microsecond counts . McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Vice President - C# Quant Developer Front Office Engineering London Competitive VP-level package ? Hybrid working Join the Markets Engineering team at a global financial leader as a hands-on C# Quant Developer where you'll build and support front-office pricing and risk tools used by traders across multiple asset classes. This is a high-impact role, working closely with quants and traders to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Why apply? Front-office impact - build tools used daily by traders and risk teams Exposure across asset classes - equities, fixed income, FX, commodities Global collaboration - work with colleagues in London and international teams Hybrid working - flexible office/home balance in a front-office role Career growth - VP-level role with strong visibility and direct business interaction What you'll do Partner with quant modelers & traders to deliver new pricing tools and systems Develop front-office C# applications for pricing, risk, and trading workflows Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure high system reliability Continuously improve performance, maintainability, and robustness of systems Contribute to strategic initiatives using cloud, data science, and AI approaches What we're looking for 7+ years' experience developing front-office applications in C# Strong grasp of derivatives, pricing, and risk concepts Technical degree (Computer Science, Physics, Maths, Engineering) or equivalent experience Experience working directly with traders and quantitative analysts in fast-paced environments Nice to have: Additional languages: C++ / Python Cloud or grid computing (Azure / AWS) Data Science / AI applications in financial markets Full-stack web development exposure ? Join a global financial powerhouse (150,000+ employees, 2,300 offices worldwide) that invests in innovation, people, and long-term relationships. Here, your ideas count, and your work has a direct impact on the business. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Vice President - C# Quant Developer Front Office Engineering London Competitive VP-level package ? Hybrid working Join the Markets Engineering team at a global financial leader as a hands-on C# Quant Developer where you'll build and support front-office pricing and risk tools used by traders across multiple asset classes. This is a high-impact role, working closely with quants and traders to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Why apply? Front-office impact - build tools used daily by traders and risk teams Exposure across asset classes - equities, fixed income, FX, commodities Global collaboration - work with colleagues in London and international teams Hybrid working - flexible office/home balance in a front-office role Career growth - VP-level role with strong visibility and direct business interaction What you'll do Partner with quant modelers & traders to deliver new pricing tools and systems Develop front-office C# applications for pricing, risk, and trading workflows Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure high system reliability Continuously improve performance, maintainability, and robustness of systems Contribute to strategic initiatives using cloud, data science, and AI approaches What we're looking for 7+ years' experience developing front-office applications in C# Strong grasp of derivatives, pricing, and risk concepts Technical degree (Computer Science, Physics, Maths, Engineering) or equivalent experience Experience working directly with traders and quantitative analysts in fast-paced environments Nice to have: Additional languages: C++ / Python Cloud or grid computing (Azure / AWS) Data Science / AI applications in financial markets Full-stack web development exposure ? Join a global financial powerhouse (150,000+ employees, 2,300 offices worldwide) that invests in innovation, people, and long-term relationships. Here, your ideas count, and your work has a direct impact on the business. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
C++, Python, Equity Volatility, Macro, Pricing Models, Quant Research McGregor Boyall are partnered with a leading hedge fund expanding their Macro Trading Team which a focus on Equity Volatility. The role centers on developing sophisticated local and stochastic volatility implementations while spearheading their C+ to C+ modernization initiative. You'd be building real-time P&L attribution systems and risk engines that directly support portfolio managers trading complex equity derivatives and volatility indices. Blend of cutting-edge quantitative research with production-grade engineering - you'd be designing macro time series frameworks for backtesting while implementing calibration algorithms for exotic products. This role requires 4 days onsite in Central London. Required Skills: - Excellent C++ programming skills - you will be working on modern versions of the language producing clean code - Strong Python programming ability - Prior experience as a quant developer/ researcher working at either a leading Investment Bank or Hedge Fund - Expert-level understanding of Equity Options/ Volatility Index Nice to have: - Masters degree or higher - Listed and OTC markets experience - Currently working in a team covering Macro trading McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
C++, Python, Equity Volatility, Macro, Pricing Models, Quant Research McGregor Boyall are partnered with a leading hedge fund expanding their Macro Trading Team which a focus on Equity Volatility. The role centers on developing sophisticated local and stochastic volatility implementations while spearheading their C+ to C+ modernization initiative. You'd be building real-time P&L attribution systems and risk engines that directly support portfolio managers trading complex equity derivatives and volatility indices. Blend of cutting-edge quantitative research with production-grade engineering - you'd be designing macro time series frameworks for backtesting while implementing calibration algorithms for exotic products. This role requires 4 days onsite in Central London. Required Skills: - Excellent C++ programming skills - you will be working on modern versions of the language producing clean code - Strong Python programming ability - Prior experience as a quant developer/ researcher working at either a leading Investment Bank or Hedge Fund - Expert-level understanding of Equity Options/ Volatility Index Nice to have: - Masters degree or higher - Listed and OTC markets experience - Currently working in a team covering Macro trading McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
macOS Engineer, JAMF, Apple Har d ware, AD, Entra, Modern Workp la ce A leading provider of financial services is seeking a solid and reliable macOS Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MAC engineer to help build a support service for our Apple MAC estate. Key Responsibilities Provide expert 1st line support for macOS, applications and hardware including peripherals.Deliver outstanding customer service and technical assistance.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to macOS, software applications, and network connectivity.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement possible service improvements.Develop and maintain macOS troubleshooting guides.Train and mentor junior IT staff on macOS support and best practices.Stay current with the latest macOS updates, features, and security patches.Act as a point of technical expertise within Colleague IT Services.Utilise ServiceNow to analyse impact of the Mac Support service, processes and procedures, taking ownership of any critical issues / complaints and provide operational support to the Service Desk analysts.Support the day-to-day management of the wider service desk whilst supporting management in delivering the overall service, ensuring departmental SLAs and important metrics are attained. Skills required: Extensive experience with macOS and Apple hardware support.Deep knowledge of JAMF and Apple Business Manager.Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in macOS environments.Knowledge of Microsoft Entra\Active Directory.Strong knowledge of network protocols, security, and system administration.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Certifications such as Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) or Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) are a plus. Nice to have: Experience with mobile device management (MDM) solutions for Apple devices.Knowledge of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).Experience in supporting colleagues both at home and in the office, including the nuances of home configurations, including peripheral connectivity and solving personal Wi-Fi issuesPrevious use of ServiceNow for incident management.Knowledge of smartphone technology (iPhone), especially with regard to Mobile Application Manager and Microsoft Authenticator macOS Engineer, JAMF, Apple Har d ware, AD, Entra, Modern Workplace McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
macOS Engineer, JAMF, Apple Har d ware, AD, Entra, Modern Workp la ce A leading provider of financial services is seeking a solid and reliable macOS Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MAC engineer to help build a support service for our Apple MAC estate. Key Responsibilities Provide expert 1st line support for macOS, applications and hardware including peripherals.Deliver outstanding customer service and technical assistance.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to macOS, software applications, and network connectivity.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement possible service improvements.Develop and maintain macOS troubleshooting guides.Train and mentor junior IT staff on macOS support and best practices.Stay current with the latest macOS updates, features, and security patches.Act as a point of technical expertise within Colleague IT Services.Utilise ServiceNow to analyse impact of the Mac Support service, processes and procedures, taking ownership of any critical issues / complaints and provide operational support to the Service Desk analysts.Support the day-to-day management of the wider service desk whilst supporting management in delivering the overall service, ensuring departmental SLAs and important metrics are attained. Skills required: Extensive experience with macOS and Apple hardware support.Deep knowledge of JAMF and Apple Business Manager.Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in macOS environments.Knowledge of Microsoft Entra\Active Directory.Strong knowledge of network protocols, security, and system administration.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Certifications such as Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) or Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) are a plus. Nice to have: Experience with mobile device management (MDM) solutions for Apple devices.Knowledge of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).Experience in supporting colleagues both at home and in the office, including the nuances of home configurations, including peripheral connectivity and solving personal Wi-Fi issuesPrevious use of ServiceNow for incident management.Knowledge of smartphone technology (iPhone), especially with regard to Mobile Application Manager and Microsoft Authenticator macOS Engineer, JAMF, Apple Har d ware, AD, Entra, Modern Workplace McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Job Title: Marketing Manager Location: London Reports to: Head of Marketing Department: Marketing Employment Type: Full-time A global leader in financial services training, delivering learning solutions for professionals and organizations. They are seeking a high-energy, results-driven B2C Marketing Manager to lead the marketing efforts their public courses. Role Overview This is a hands-on, mid-level marketing role with no direct people management responsibilities. You will be the sole marketer dedicated to public courses, responsible for end-to-end campaign execution, performance analysis, and content creation . The ideal candidate is both analytical and creative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is proactive in adopting new technologies, especially AI. Key Responsibilities Plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns for public courses. Conduct data analysis on campaign performance, lead generation, and engagement metrics. Perform A/B testing and funnel analysis to identify drop-off points and improve conversion rates . Create and manage content, including short articles, value propositions, and social media posts. Collaborate with internal teams for graphic design and technical support. Optimize website performance, user experience (UX), and calls-to-action to improve CRO. Stay up to date with marketing trends, especially in AI and digital tools like ChatGPT. Segment audiences and tailor messaging to drive engagement and conversions. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in B2C campaign management , analytics, and content creation. Strong analytical mindset with experience in CRO and UX principles. Familiarity with AI tools and how they impact digital marketing strategies. Excellent communication skills and ability to present insights clearly. Experience in education, financial services, professional services, or corporate training is highly desirable. Preferred Background Marketing experience in sectors such as: Education (university or private) Financial services (banking, fintech, wealth management) Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting) McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Marketing Manager Location: London Reports to: Head of Marketing Department: Marketing Employment Type: Full-time A global leader in financial services training, delivering learning solutions for professionals and organizations. They are seeking a high-energy, results-driven B2C Marketing Manager to lead the marketing efforts their public courses. Role Overview This is a hands-on, mid-level marketing role with no direct people management responsibilities. You will be the sole marketer dedicated to public courses, responsible for end-to-end campaign execution, performance analysis, and content creation . The ideal candidate is both analytical and creative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is proactive in adopting new technologies, especially AI. Key Responsibilities Plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns for public courses. Conduct data analysis on campaign performance, lead generation, and engagement metrics. Perform A/B testing and funnel analysis to identify drop-off points and improve conversion rates . Create and manage content, including short articles, value propositions, and social media posts. Collaborate with internal teams for graphic design and technical support. Optimize website performance, user experience (UX), and calls-to-action to improve CRO. Stay up to date with marketing trends, especially in AI and digital tools like ChatGPT. Segment audiences and tailor messaging to drive engagement and conversions. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in B2C campaign management , analytics, and content creation. Strong analytical mindset with experience in CRO and UX principles. Familiarity with AI tools and how they impact digital marketing strategies. Excellent communication skills and ability to present insights clearly. Experience in education, financial services, professional services, or corporate training is highly desirable. Preferred Background Marketing experience in sectors such as: Education (university or private) Financial services (banking, fintech, wealth management) Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting) McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
We are partnering with a global financial institution on a Greenfield platform build that will redefine large-scale risk and trading technology. This is an opportunity to join at SVP level as a hands-on Technical Lead , steering engineering standards, cloud strategy, and distributed system design for one of the most ambitious financial technology projects in the world. Why apply? Greenfield engineering - modern tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes (EKS & GKE), Kafka, Apache Ignite, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Solace Massive scale - billions of risk calculations per day across trading desks globally Impact & visibility - shape the technical direction while mentoring global engineering teams Hybrid working - Moorgate Innovation Lab, 2 days per week onsite Compensation - £150,000-£180,000 base + bonus + excellent benefits (generous holiday allowance, pension, private medical, parental leave, employee discounts, and more) What you'll do Lead technical direction of a next-gen cross-asset risk platform Drive cloud adoption (AWS & GCP), with hands-on focus on Kubernetes and distributed systems Set coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices across a global engineering team Work with senior stakeholders, cloud vendors (AWS, Google) , and quant teams to scale the platform Mentor and guide developers while staying hands-on in the codebase What we're looking for Expert knowledge of Java / JVM / Spring Boot Deep experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) Proven background in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and high-performance platforms Strong leadership skills - able to influence, mentor, and set technical strategy Experience with messaging and data technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, Apache Ignite) If you're interested in shaping a truly global, cloud-native platform while remaining close to the engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or message me directly for a confidential chat. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We are partnering with a global financial institution on a Greenfield platform build that will redefine large-scale risk and trading technology. This is an opportunity to join at SVP level as a hands-on Technical Lead , steering engineering standards, cloud strategy, and distributed system design for one of the most ambitious financial technology projects in the world. Why apply? Greenfield engineering - modern tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes (EKS & GKE), Kafka, Apache Ignite, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Solace Massive scale - billions of risk calculations per day across trading desks globally Impact & visibility - shape the technical direction while mentoring global engineering teams Hybrid working - Moorgate Innovation Lab, 2 days per week onsite Compensation - £150,000-£180,000 base + bonus + excellent benefits (generous holiday allowance, pension, private medical, parental leave, employee discounts, and more) What you'll do Lead technical direction of a next-gen cross-asset risk platform Drive cloud adoption (AWS & GCP), with hands-on focus on Kubernetes and distributed systems Set coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices across a global engineering team Work with senior stakeholders, cloud vendors (AWS, Google) , and quant teams to scale the platform Mentor and guide developers while staying hands-on in the codebase What we're looking for Expert knowledge of Java / JVM / Spring Boot Deep experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) Proven background in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and high-performance platforms Strong leadership skills - able to influence, mentor, and set technical strategy Experience with messaging and data technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, Apache Ignite) If you're interested in shaping a truly global, cloud-native platform while remaining close to the engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or message me directly for a confidential chat. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Dynatrace SME Rate: Up to £900 day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Duration: Initial 6 month contract - Scope for extension Location: Hybrid (2 days/week on site). This position can be based out of London, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh Our renowned Banking Client is looking to bring on a Dynatrace SME to sit within their Data Resilience team. The successful candidate will act as a technical consultant to ensure observability efficiency and AIdriven insights across the business. Key skills/experience required: Experience designing and configuring advanced monitoring solutions using Dynatrace tools, including APM, anomaly detection, alerting, synthetic and log monitoring, RUM, DQL, and system integrations. Help maintain automatic end-to-end business flow visualizations in Dynatrace for key business processes. Proved experience contributing to defining roles and responsibilities for observability, recommending improvements with a strong focus on operational resilience and business continuity. Ability to work with cross functional teams to identify critical assets, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure observability standards are met. Leverage Davis AI for proactive monitoring-detecting anomalies, identifying root causes, and generating predictive insights. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Aug 29, 2025
Contractor
Dynatrace SME Rate: Up to £900 day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Duration: Initial 6 month contract - Scope for extension Location: Hybrid (2 days/week on site). This position can be based out of London, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh Our renowned Banking Client is looking to bring on a Dynatrace SME to sit within their Data Resilience team. The successful candidate will act as a technical consultant to ensure observability efficiency and AIdriven insights across the business. Key skills/experience required: Experience designing and configuring advanced monitoring solutions using Dynatrace tools, including APM, anomaly detection, alerting, synthetic and log monitoring, RUM, DQL, and system integrations. Help maintain automatic end-to-end business flow visualizations in Dynatrace for key business processes. Proved experience contributing to defining roles and responsibilities for observability, recommending improvements with a strong focus on operational resilience and business continuity. Ability to work with cross functional teams to identify critical assets, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure observability standards are met. Leverage Davis AI for proactive monitoring-detecting anomalies, identifying root causes, and generating predictive insights. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
