ETrading Rates Strategist​/Java Developer; Associate

Position: eTrading Rates Strategist / Java Developer (Associate)
+ Competative Bonus + Benefits City of London, London Permanent Location :
London The Opportunity Our client, a leading global investment bank, is seeking an Associate-level eTrading Strategist / Developer to join its Global Markets technology function in London.

This is a front-office role within a high-performing Rates eTrading team, focused on the design and development of algorithmic trading strategies and electronic trading platforms across global fixed income markets.

You will play a key role in building and enhancing a best-in-class electronic trading capability, working directly with traders, quants, and technologists in a fast-paced environment.

The Team The role sits within a globally distributed team spanning London, New York, and Asia, responsible for the development and operation of electronic trading strategies, pricing engines, and execution systems across both client and interdealer venues.

Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance algorithmic and execution trading strategies across Rates products

Build low-latency, production-grade systems in a front-office environment

Work closely with trading desks to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Monitor and improve trading performance and execution quality

Conduct research into market microstructure and trading behaviour

Contribute to the ongoing development of the electronic trading platform and infrastructure

Required Experience~3 years' experience in a front-office strat, eTrading, or low-latency development role Background in a top-tier investment bank or similar electronic trading environment

Strong programming skills in Java, ideally within low-latency systems

Good understanding of fixed income markets (cash and/or derivatives)
Knowledge of electronic trading workflows and market microstructure

Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics)

Preferred Experience Exposure to Rates products (e.g. bonds, swaps, futures)

Experience with algorithmic execution or market-making strategies

Familiarity with KDB+/time-series data platforms

Understanding of distributed systems or modern trading architectures

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.