Let Quinton Davies support your next move in buy-side trading and make the process straightforward. We’re trusted by leading trading firms and help strong candidates position themselves effectively in a competitive market.
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Who is QD Quants
Quinton Davies is a boutique recruitment firm founded to address a clear gap in buy-side trading recruitment. We provide an upfront, honest service to both candidates and trading firms. Recruitment doesn’t need to be complicated, and our aim is to raise the standard of how trading talent is hired.
We are a focused team that understands how buy-side trading teams operate. We take the time to listen, understand your experience and career objectives, and connect you with opportunities where there is genuine alignment. No sales pressure. No unnecessary process. You stay in control of your next move.
Achieve your long-term career goals
Working with Quinton Davies offers clear advantages. Our relationships with prop trading firms and hedge funds mean candidates often hear about roles before they are widely advertised. We focus on opportunities that are filled through trusted networks rather than job boards.
Our service is tailored to buy-side trading professionals, offering informed guidance and a considered approach throughout the process.
Market Intelligence & Guidance
We provide realistic compensation benchmarks based on your experience and trading style, along with guidance on which roles are a genuine fit for your skill set. We also help refine your CV and position your experience in language that resonates with buy-side trading firms.
Access to Exclusive Opportunities
We invest time in building relationships with our clients to understand hiring needs before roles are publicly advertised. Registering with us gives you access to opportunities that are typically filled through trusted networks rather than job boards.
Compensation Optimization
We manage salary negotiations on your behalf, using clear market insight to secure competitive outcomes while protecting long-term relationships with prospective employers.
Areas of expertise.
With specialist consultants focused on buy-side trading, Quinton Davies combines the insight of a niche firm with the network and reach required to deliver high-quality talent across prop trading firms and hedge funds.
Search jobsTrading Talent
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Traders
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Portfolio Managers
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Algorithmic / Electronic Traders
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Market Makers
Research & Strategy
- Researchers
- Quantitative Researchers
- Strategy Developers
Leadership & Management
- Heads of Trading
- Senior Portfolio Managers
What our candidates say
We can tell you about our market knowledge and exclusive relationships, but our candidates can tell you better. After all, their career success is what really matters.
Progress your career with QD Quants
Searching for your next trading role is demanding. Between managing risk, developing strategies, and staying on top of markets, few professionals have the time to run a structured job search. Researching firms, assessing fit, and navigating interviews all take focus.
We make the process more straightforward. Quinton Davies takes the time to understand how you trade, your experience, and your career objectives, then connects you with roles where there is a strong alignment and real scope to perform.
Let’s talk about your career
Have questions about the trading market or your next career move? Need clarity on compensation levels or which firms might be the right fit? Get in touch. Whether you’re exploring options or ready to move, we can help you approach the market with confidence.