Quantitative Investment Analyst & Trade Execution in West End

• Location ~ London (West End)
• Compensation ~ £60,000 to £75,000 Base Salary (GBP) + benefits + bonus (*Discretionary Fund Performance Bonus)
• ***Right to Work in the UK - *NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED – No PSV (Post Study Visas) & Dependant Visa will not be considered (time limited and 3rd party risk)***
• ***WE ASK CANDIDATES TO RESPECT THIS REQUIREMENT***

A growing Asset Management firm based in London is looking to hire into its Front Office Quantitative Investment Team to service growth in investment and assets under management.

• Reporting directly into the Quantitative CIO (Chief Investment Officer) and Head Quant PM.
• Quantitative Investment Analyst will work with the Quantitative Investment team to construct investment solutions and model management.
• The role will also entail Quant Trade Execution and is an “Analyst” (2-4 Years ONLY of experience) grade hire for the business.
• Products - Covering FX, Equites and Fixed Income Quant trade execution, reviewing systematic investments, and executing trades in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Conducting Morningstar analysis as part of a comprehensive Quant financial research approach, reviewing system, evaluation of stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds to determine their intrinsic value, risk levels, and market standing.
• Covering Stock evaluation, fund screening, and initial investment model construction, balancing and maintenance.
• PYTHON CODING – to build data analysis and quantitative investing tools. Please note a python test will be part of the interview process.

Prerequisite Required Experience - ~ Quantitative Investment Analyst & Trade Execution–Analyst (2-4 Years ONLY)

• Mathematical Degree – 2.1 and above from Russel Group University – OR Masters or PHD in Mathematics – this is prerequisite given mathematical and numerical aspects of the role.
• Advanced Python Programming Skills – direct competency in building quant models, pricing tools and quantitative execution.
• 2 to 4 years experience (MAX) Quantitative Investment Analyst experience – from Asset Manager / Investment Bank or Hedge Fund.
• THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITED FOR ANYONE WANTING TO BE A PM – this is Quantitative Investment Analyst role, and you will cover some execution.
• Please note no pathway to become a trader or PM in the first 4 years of this role– minimum criteria for the desk and wanted to set expectations.
• Working Model – in office, investment desk based and some scope for hybrid working.
• Business has (3 days in the office and 2 days work from home)
• GIVEN THIS IS FRONT OFFICE - post 1st 6mths – 5 days in the office, due to learning and getting up to speed)

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