A growing global macro hedge fund is seeking a Technology Associate / Data Engineer to join its lean, high-impact technology team in London. The firm combines an entrepreneurial culture with institutional backing and is known for empowering talented individuals to take ownership, innovate, and shape its future.
This is a hands-on engineering role at the intersection of
technology, data, and business operations
. You’ll work directly with teams across
Trading, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Compliance
to build tools, automate processes, and enhance the firm’s data and reporting infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be someone who combines strong technical skills with curiosity, pragmatism, and drive — someone who takes pride in engineering fundamentals, thrives in a small team, and wants to see the commercial impact of their work.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance
data pipelines and ETL processes
using Python and SQL.
Manage and integrate
API connections and FTP data feeds
into internal systems.
Build and support
dashboards and reports
to provide visibility across trading and operations.
Support and optimise the firm’s
cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure)
including VMs, data storage, and permissions.
Use
Excel/VBA
for automation and ad-hoc data analysis.
Implement
Git-based version control
and code management best practices.
Partner closely with business users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Take ownership of projects that improve automation, scalability, and efficiency across the fund.
What You’ll Gain
Autonomy and ownership
from day one — your work will have immediate visibility.
Exposure to
all parts of the business
, from trading to operations.
The opportunity to
shape the firm’s technology stack
as it scales.
A
flat, collaborative structure
with direct access to senior stakeholders.
Competitive compensation and rapid career progression in a high-performing environment.
Required Skills \& Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a
STEM field
(Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics).
2–4 years’ experience in a
technical, data, or engineering-focused
role.
Strong skills in
Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA
.
Experience building or maintaining
ETL/data pipelines
, particularly around APIs or FTP processes.
Working knowledge of
Microsoft Azure
and
Git
.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, curious mindset and a willingness to take initiative.
Desirable
Experience with
dashboarding/BI tools
(Power BI, Tableau, Streamlit).
Familiarity with
Linux scripting
or workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect).
Exposure to
financial markets
, asset management, or consulting environments.
This role would suit someone who is technically strong, logical, and ambitious, with the maturity to take ownership in a lean setup. Ideal candidates may come from consulting, banking, or buy-side firms, or from smaller environments where they’ve had end-to-end responsibility.
If you’re looking for a role that will stretch your technical breadth, give you real impact, and expose you to the inner workings of a hedge fund, this opportunity stands out.
To apply, either send your resume to me@mondrian-alpha.com, or apply via the link above.