At a Glance
- Tasks: Research and develop innovative quantitative investment strategies and systematic signals.
- Company: Leading investment management firm with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on research and development.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile team and influence the future of quantitative investment products.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years in quantitative research, strong Python skills, and advanced degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 150000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading investment management business undergoing significant growth within its quantitative investment platform. As part of this expansion, we are seeking two Quantitative Researchers to join a highly regarded team developing systematic and index-based investment solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess index research, index construction, or index methodology experience gained within asset management, investment banking, index providers, ETF businesses, or systematic investment teams. Candidates from broader systematic equities backgrounds will also be considered.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on the research, development, and implementation of quantitative investment strategies, with a particular focus on index-based and systematic equity solutions. Working closely with portfolio managers, data specialists, and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in developing innovative investment products and enhancing quantitative investment capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and develop quantitative investment strategies and systematic signals
- Design and enhance index methodologies and portfolio construction frameworks
- Conduct back-testing, performance analysis, and model validation
- Develop factor-based and systematic equity investment models
- Analyse large datasets to identify investment opportunities and improve investment processes
- Collaborate with technology and data teams to productionise research outputs
- Support the development of new index and ETF-related investment initiatives
Requirements
- 7–10 years' experience in quantitative research or systematic investing
- Strong experience within asset management, hedge funds, investment banks, ETF providers, or index businesses
- Experience developing, researching, or maintaining index methodologies is highly desirable
- Systematic equities experience will also be considered
- Strong understanding of portfolio construction, factor investing, risk models, and quantitative investment processes
- Advanced Python programming skills
- Experience working with large financial datasets
- MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline preferred
What's on Offer
- Base salary up to £150,000 (somewhat flexible)
- Competitive bonus structure
- Opportunity to influence the development of innovative quantitative investment products
- High-profile role within a growing investment platform
- Collaborative and research-driven culture
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Senior Quant Researcher - Index & Systematic Equities in City of London employer: Barclay Simpson
Join a leading investment management firm that champions innovation and collaboration within its quantitative investment platform. With a competitive salary and bonus structure, this role not only offers the chance to influence cutting-edge investment products but also provides excellent long-term career progression in a research-driven culture. Located in a vibrant financial hub, you'll work alongside top-tier professionals, enhancing your skills while contributing to impactful investment strategies.
