Eka Finance Quantitative Investment Strategist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Eka Finance Full time
Role Description

Eka Finance is seeking a highly skilled Quant Investment Strategist to join our team. As a member of our quantitative investment strategies group, you will be responsible for managing derivative overlays and contributing to related portfolio management and trading activities.

We are looking for a candidate with prior experience in derivatives, trading, portfolio management, or risk. Your data analysis and programming skills should be complemented by a strong academic background in statistics or econometrics. You will be able to apply your expertise in data analysis and statistics to quantitative investment strategies that use derivatives.

As a team player, you will work closely with our portfolio managers and traders who collaborate across various asset classes. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse group of professionals with a wide range of skills.

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree or higher from a tier-1 university with knowledge of econometrics, statistics, or applied mathematics
  • Strong statistics/econometrics skills are essential
  • Has worked with derivatives
  • Knowledge of Python
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg is a plus
  • Experience and knowledge of trade execution is highly desirable
  • Experience with Risk Premia and index structuring is highly desirable
  • LDI experience is a plus
  • At least two years of experience working with data or financial models in the private sector or academic research
  • Understanding of systematic investment strategies and portfolio management
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with brokers and bank sales


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