Junior Quantitative Researcher | London, UK | In-Office

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:

1. Using the firm\’s automated trading framework to research and apply strategies.
2. Using progressive statistical approaches to analyse data and ascertain opportunities for trading.
3. To build upon and develop a strong understanding of market structures of the various exchanges and asset classes.
4. Pre-market – checking that all required data and processes are ready.
5. During market – sporadically monitoring behaviour and performance of strategies.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Quantitative background – including Master/PhD’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, and Physics from a top University.
2. Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (Python, C++, and R).
3. Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.

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