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Candidate Satisfaction

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Because it’s time to redefine quant recruitment

Hiring exceptional quant talent is challenging. There’s increased demand for systematic traders, researchers, and developers across prop trading firms and hedge funds, and you’re all competing for the same pool of specialized talent. This leads to candidates being overwhelmed by generic outreach, creating decision fatigue and making it harder to attract top performers.

Our deep relationships within the quant community solve this challenge. We know exactly who’s open to new opportunities and what motivates them to move. More importantly, we understand the technical and cultural fit required for success in systematic trading environments.

Our values underpin everything we do

Real

We are human, with long-lasting relationships – built on trust and transparency.

Ambitious

Driven to improve, evolve and deliver excellence.

Determined

We don’t give up. We execute with Focus and Resolve.

Recruitment Solutions

Contingency Search

Results-driven recruitment with no upfront fees. We provide high-quality candidate shortlists for your quantitative roles, from junior researchers to senior portfolio managers. You only pay when we deliver the right hire.

Retained Search

We handle the complete search process for your most critical hires. From mapping the market to managing interviews and negotiations, we act as an extension of your team throughout the entire process.

Contract & Interim

QD Quants provides everything necessary for contract placements, from selection and onboarding to dedicated support services. Perfect for project-based work or interim coverage.

Benefits to you

Speed

We focus exclusively on quantitative finance, meaning our average recruitment timeline is significantly faster than generalist firms. Our specialized network enables rapid identification of relevant candidates.

Risk Mitigation

We’re confident in our ability to identify, assess, and present candidates who will succeed in your environment. We offer comprehensive replacement guarantees because we understand what drives success in systematic trading.

Targeted Approach

We provide dedicated outreach across specialized networks and platforms frequented by quantitative professionals. Our marketing is focused on quality over volume.

What our clients say

We can tell you about our market knowledge and track record, but our clients can tell you better. After all, their hiring success is what really matters.

Partner

"QD go beyond expectations, it seems that QD understand that their role is just as much about connecting professionals as it is sourcing them. In this way they develop a trusted network that return to them when they’re seeking new challenges making their pool deeper and wider and more likely to find a match."

Founder, Small Firm

“Quinton Davies have been our recruitment partner of choice. With their exceptional understanding of the market, personability they have become an extension of our business, supporting us in shaping new roles and attracting some exceptional talent.”

MD, large firm

“We have been consistently delighted with the quality of candidates QD have provided for the most senior roles at ****. QD take the time to listen to what is really required to offer only appropriately targeted CVs, and follow up consistently post appointment to ensure that they are thriving.”

Resourcing Manager

“Having worked with both Alec and Pete for a number of years prior to the formation of Quinton Davies, I was confident that they would be a suitable recruitment partner for us and haven’t been disappointed. Since starting our relationship they have been successful in finding some very niche candidates for us and have built a very positive reputation within our Resourcing team. QD are now known for not only delivering the right candidates for us, but for offering advice based on genuine market insight and engaging in the right way. It’s rare to find a company where you receive the same standard and style of service regardless of who you deal with and this has been one of the biggest positives in working with QD.”

Solving your quantitative talent challenges

Our established relationships with exceptional quant professionals solve the challenge of accessing hard-to-reach talent. We know who’s performing well in their current roles but open to the right opportunity, and precisely what they need to consider a move.

Make your hiring more efficient by leveraging our network and experience in engaging with specialized quantitative talent. We’ll help you build high-performing teams while you focus on trading strategies and firm growth.

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Areas of expertise.

With specialist consultants covering quantitative finance, QD Quants combines the deep market expertise of a niche supplier with the network and resources to deliver exceptional talent across systematic trading.

Trading Talent
  • Quantitative Traders
  • Algorithmic Traders
  • Systematic Traders
  • Portfolio Managers
Research & Strategy
  • Quantitative Researchers
  • Strategy Developers
Leadership & Management
  • Heads of Trading
  • Senior Portfolio Managers

Let’s discuss your hiring needs

Have questions about the quant talent market or a specific role you’re looking to fill? Not sure about compensation benchmarks or market trends? Get in touch. Whether you’re a trading firm looking for exceptional talent or a candidate seeking your next opportunity, we can help you get on track.

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