Quant Researcher

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Oxford Knight Full time
Summary

One of the world's most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an outstanding Quant Researcher to join one of their systematic trading pods.

This is a high-impact role, joining a small PM-led team that enjoys huge autonomy and are looking to grow their risk-taking. You'll work closely with the Portfolio Manager, drawing on your previous experience to develop quantitative investment models, build unique insights into various datasets, and engineer robust systems that will be used as part of the trading strategies. You'll also apply scientific methods to improve the efficiency of a research and trading pipeline.

If you're looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and supportive environment and you enjoy seeing the impact of your work on a daily basis, then this is the role for you

Requirements
  • Strong technical academic background (Maths/Comp Sci/Engineering/Statistics) - Masters or PhD would be ideal
  • Experience using sophisticated mathematical tools in different contexts
  • Track record of having a scientific approach to analysing real-world problems and large amounts of empirical data
  • Strong programming skills in at least one language (C++ and Python preferred)
  • Financial industry experience preferred, but not required

Benefits & Incentives
  • Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
  • Greenfield work / big impact with lots of project ownership
  • Positive, friendly culture and rewarding place to work
  • Work-from-home opportunities

  • Quant Research

    5 days ago


    London,, UK, United Kingdom Venture Search Full time

    Quant Research & Portfolio ConstructionA leading global Systematic Tier 1 Hedge Fund is looking to add a Quant Researcher to their high-performing delta 1 platform.The group has seen excellent results over the last 2 years and is now looking for several new additions to help grow their trading volumes. The Traders are supported by a market-leading technology...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom Quant Capital Full time

    Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer - Quant TradingStart August 2024Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Graduate Trade Desk Operations Analyst to join our high profile client.Our client is a top-tier global proprietary trading firm that leverages the latest technology, sophisticated algorithms and deep knowledge to trade in capital markets...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom Undisclosed Full time

    We are working with a top-tier investment bank who are looking to hire an Equity Vol Quant Researcher. The team is one of the strongest in the QIS market, with an excellent reputation for their IP content. They have seen increased interest in volatility strategies from their client base (they have a strong hedge fund client base). As a result, they are...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time

    Company Overview:A US Hedge Fund are looking to build out their equities platform and bring on an individual that will support the growth of their systematic equities programme and make a significant input to the development of systematic equity strategies.Your future roleYour core objective is to create high quality /Mid frequency predictive signals and...

  • PhD Quant Researcher

    1 month ago


    London,, UK, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time

    A multi billion $ hedge fund are looking to expand their CTA desk by adding a junior-mid level Quant Researcher for their London office.About YouYou must have the following skills or attributes:A PhD in a quantitative discipline.A strong academic record in quantitative and numeric subjects.Strong coding skills with experience using Python.At least 2 years of...


  • London, UK, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time

    Position: Lead Quantitative Researcher (Rates) Locations: London Team: Macro Technology Role Overview: Seeking a Lead Quantitative Researcher to manage a team and develop pricing models for macroeconomic products. Key Responsibilities: Lead a team of macro quants. Develop and maintain pricing models. Implement real-time P&L and risk calculations. Support...

  • HFT/Quant Trader

    2 weeks ago


    London, UK, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time

    This 'off the beaten path' firm offers great opportunity to work remotely, be highly competitively compensated and collaborate with world class researchers, traders and technologists. We're looking for quant researchers and traders with commercial experience in short term prop trading, marking-making/taking, etc., or quant funds who want better...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom Anson McCade Full time

    Our client is a global alternative investment fund manager combining relative value and directional trading across global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. The core portfolio structure of intersecting product verticals is designed to deliver for investors in all market conditions.This is a team of hands-on quantitative software engineers...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom Commerzbank AG Full time

    A leading corporate banking and capital markets organisation is seeking an eFX Quant Researcher/Trader to join their team in London.Main Purpose of the Role:To apply statistical methods to extract informational value from trade flow in order to optimize the pricing and liquidity to a diverse set of FX end usersTo research, test and implement quantitative...

  • C++ Quant Developer

    3 months ago


    London, UK, United Kingdom Anson McCade Full time

    Responsibilities: Partner closely with Quant Researchers and Quant Traders to develop market data and order execution tools for systematic trading and monitoring Work on designing and implementing trading algorithms as well as building out research infrastructure Assist in designing and maintaining tools for the systematic trading infrastructure of the team...

  • Quant Developer

    2 weeks ago


    London,, UK, United Kingdom Vertus Partners Full time

    Quant Developer - Futures - Hedge Fund Our client, a leading Investment Manager, are looking to continue to expand their leading Futures Trading strategy.The Role:Collaborating closely with a team of sophisticated, market-leading Quant Researchers to build a Front Office Research platform. Operating in a team with two other developers, with lots of ownership...


  • London, UK, United Kingdom Oxford Knight Full time

    Summary Lively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player. This leading quant firm has a fantastic opportunity on their centralised trading team where you will draw on your quantitative problem-solving skills and advanced statistical techniques to build and enhance market prediction models. They are ideally looking...

  • Quant Researcher

    3 months ago


    London,, UK, United Kingdom Onyx Alpha Partners Full time

    Quant Researcher - Systematic Fixed Income RV, Expanding Multi-Manager Fund, London SummaryWe are working on the build-out of a groundbreaking venture within a multi-manager platform traditionally known for its discretionary fixed income strategies. This new endeavor seeks to blend the art of systematic trading with the platform's established track...


  • London, UK, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time

    The primary focus of this role will be on the research and development (R&D) of new systematic equity vol strategies within the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) context. This role will encompass the full spectrum of index development, from implementation and integration into front-office pricing and risk models to ongoing support and collaboration...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Our client is an active investment management firm who have an exciting opportunity for a Quant Equity Analyst with strong python skills and systematic equities experience who is interested in Risk.An opportunity to work within a collaborative environment within quant research and also be involved in developing of new risk analytics and managing / developing...

  • Quant Developer

    2 weeks ago


    London, UK, United Kingdom Oxford Knight Full time

    Summary Quant Developers/Research Engineers wanted for leading market maker to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies in the creation of custom software solutions. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Quant Research team to define...


  • London,, UK, United Kingdom J K Barnes Full time

    Job Description:A prominent prop-trading house is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher with 5+ years of experience with intra-day strategies in equities or futures. The company’s business is blended between HFT and MFT, with a collaborative culture and outstandingly talented researchers – full of former Math & Informatics Olympiad prize-winners, ICPC...

  • Research Director

    3 months ago


    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom Bamboo Crowd Full time

    Research Director ~ Mixed MethodologiesConsumer Insight AgencyGreater London~65k-75kAbout themThis client are an award winning independent, insights agency with a big personality and bright people! They conduct qual/quant research to understand consumers, trends and the world around us. They work across product, brand innovation, concept/comms/advertising...

  • Quant Developer

    2 weeks ago


    London, UK, United Kingdom Oxford Knight Full time

    A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be their next Quant Developer. You will be working in a team comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you'll be expected to do the same. Working very...


  • London, UK, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time

    The client is looking for a systematic Quant Researcher to join the fund’s collaborative London-based team. This individual would utilise their experience, and understanding of the linear interest rate markets, to manage and oversee portfolios, utilising quantitative methodologies, to capture relative value opportunities across the G10 markets. There is a...