What Will the Future Hold for Quant Hiring and Retention?
The market is global. The stakes are high. And firms that once relied on traditional hiring methods are now struggling to stay ahead.
Harrington Starr connects hedge funds, trading firms, and investment banks with world-class quants across global markets. With deep market knowledge and an unrivalled candidate network, Harrington Starr delivers the specialist talent that drives performance and innovation in high-stake and competitive trading environments.
The market is global. The stakes are high. And firms that once relied on traditional hiring methods are now struggling to stay ahead.
We recruit across the full spectrum of quantitative finance, connecting technical excellence with commercial impact. Our dedicated team covers:
From PhD-level researchers to data-driven strategists, we place experts who design and refine the models that power investment decisions.
Systematic traders, execution quants, and portfolio managers with the ability to generate alpha and manage risk across asset classes.
Highly skilled developers and engineers in Python, C++, and Java who build and optimise the infrastructure underpinning quant strategies.
Specialists applying cutting-edge techniques, from NLP to reinforcement learning, to alternative datasets and real-world trading challenges.
Our clients span the breadth of the global financial markets, from established institutions to emerging innovators:
We partner closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver the quant professionals who make an immediate impact.
Since we launched our agency in 2010, we have developed into a multi-award-winning fintech recruitment company. With offices based in London, Belfast, and New York, we take pride in the fact that our industry-leading services have achieved a global reach. No matter where you are located, the size of your business, or your hiring needs, our top-quality consultants have the means to support you in sourcing the best and brightest candidates for your crucial roles.
Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch your career at a startup or a seasoned QA professional seeking a new challenge at a leading financial institution, our dedicated team is here to help you land a role that aligns with your quantitative finance career goals. We equip you with valuable information and resources that enable you to make informed decisions about which roles best sit your needs.
Our specialists will leverage their in-depth knowledge and vast business network to connect you with top-tier financial technology companies. Guided by our personalised, value-led approach, we’ll take the time to understand your career aspirations and distinctive professional qualities, details that will allow us to direct you toward positions that let you put your skill set into action.
If you enable us to become your job search partner, you can rest assured that we’ll present you with suitable quantitative finance jobs in no time. Simply contact one of our consultants, share your career vision and desired role specifications, and let us guide you towards the next stage of your career in financial technology.