Junior Quantitative Researcher

Job description

Junior Quantitative Researcher
£120,000 GBP
+ £70,000
Onsite WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

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.

Role: Using the firms automated trading framework to research and apply strategies
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.
Ideal Candidate: Quantitative background - including Master/ PhD's in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics from a top University.
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
Reference: AMC/AHU/NW/QR009

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-09-2026

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