Quantitative Researcher in London Area

Job description

About the Company

Our client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally. They are a highly interdisciplinary firm, operating around the intersection of trading, quant modelling and technology. Their trades are facilitated by state-of-the-art infrastructure which handles their larger trading volumes easily.

About the Role

Using the firms automated trading framework to research and apply strategies.

Responsibilities

• Using progressive statistical approaches to analyse data and ascertain opportunities for trading.
• To build upon and develop strong understanding of market structures of the various exchanges and asset classes.
• Pre market – checking that all required data and processes are ready.
• During market – sporadically monitoring behaviour and performance of strategies.

Qualifications

• Quantitative background - including Master/ PhD’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics from a top University.

Required Skills

• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (Python, C++, and R).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Detail orientated.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English