Qube RT (QRT) · Hedge fund · London · Lead · Posted 2026-05-15
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Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.
The Enterprise Infrastructure team is responsible for designing, operating, and evolving QRT’s global enterprise technology platforms. The team ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of core infrastructure services, including enterprise networking, that support corporate systems, identity platforms, collaboration tools, and shared technology services across regions. You will work closely with Infrastructure, Security, Workplace Technology, and Architecture teams.
Your Future Role within QRT
You will:
Define and drive the enterprise network strategy aligned with firm-wide technology objectives
Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of global enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data centre, and cloud connectivity)
Own network availability, performance, and resilience, including redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery capabilities
Establish and manage network SLAs, SLOs, performance metrics, and incident response processes
Drive automation across network provisioning, configuration management, and compliance
Promote Infrastructure-as-Code and standardisation of network configurations across environments
Partner with Security teams to enforce network segmentation, access controls, and secure design principles
Collaborate with Application, Workplace Technology, and Architecture teams on connectivity and integration requirements
Lead and mentor network engineers across regions, setting standards and best practices
Manage vendor relationships, including network hardware, telecom providers, and service partners
Oversee capacity planning, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of network platforms
Your Present Skillset
10+ years’ experience in network engineering, including leadership responsibility in enterprise environments
Strong expertise in enterprise networking technologies (routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Experience with WAN technologies, including MPLS, SD-WAN, and internet-based architectures
Hands-on knowledge of data centre and campus network design (e.g., spine-leaf, high availability architectures)
Experience with network security principles (segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, zero trust concepts)
Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP connectivity and hybrid network design)
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) applied to network infrastructure
Strong understanding of network monitoring, observability, and performance optimisation tools
Proven experience operating global network environments with high availability requirements
Experience working within regulated or controlled environments
Ability to lead distributed teams and drive network transformation initiatives
Structured, risk-aware approach to decision-making with strong ownership
Clear communication skills and ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders
QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.