At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive impactful analysis and support marketing initiatives using advanced data tools.
- Company: Join BMLL, a leading provider of historical data and analytics in finance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, remote work options, and wellness budget.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with regular team lunches and social activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in quantitative analysis, MSc in a STEM field, and Python proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About BMLL
BMLL is the leading independent provider of harmonised Level 3, 2 and 1 historical data and analytics across global equities, ETFs, futures and US equity options. We provide market participants with immediate access to granular T+1 order book data and advanced analytics, enabling them to accelerate research, optimise trading strategies, and better understand market behaviour. BMLL was acquired in 2025 by Nordic Capital, alongside minority shareholder Optiver, marking a joint commitment to accelerate the company's next phase of growth. We offer an inclusive and collaborative culture, a hybrid working environment that includes regular days in our London office, weekly team lunches, and a variety of out-of-hours social activities.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to join our dynamic product team. The role reports to the Head of Data Science for EMEA and APAC and has a direct line to the Chief Product Officer. You will leverage our product suite to drive marketing initiatives and perform in-depth analysis, while also working closely with clients to gather feedback and help them apply our solutions to solve their unique challenges. Your responsibilities include collaborating with clients and key stakeholders to understand business needs, translating them into actionable, data‑driven solutions, maintaining comprehensive documentation for code and methodologies, and communicating findings effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.
What Makes This Job Special
- Direct Impact: Work that has a tangible effect on business, combining data science, sales, and marketing.
- Advanced Resources: Access to a petabyte‑scale data lake and an award‑winning data science environment.
- High‑Impact Projects: Contribute to initiatives with a diverse range of clients.
- Innovation: Develop and implement cutting‑edge solutions in a fast‑paced industry.
- Continuous Growth: Ongoing learning opportunities with exposure to the latest advancements in financial technology.
- Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Drive impact using the BMLL product suite to support marketing and sales, directly contributing to business growth.
- Collaborate and innovate with the go‑to‑market team, providing customer support and gathering feedback that shapes product evolution.
- Leverage advanced resources by assisting in technical prototyping for external partners and clients, utilizing a petabyte‑scale data lake and cutting‑edge data science tools.
- Contribute to product development by supporting the product roadmap, generating ideas, and actively participating in the product development cycle.
Requirements (Essential)
- At least 5 years of quantitative analysis experience, with a minimum MSc in a quantitative discipline such as a STEM subject or Economics.
- Proficiency in Python and related libraries (NumPy, pandas, Polars, scikit‑learn) for data manipulation and statistical modelling.
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with Futures/Options order book market data, and strong familiarity with other financial instruments such as derivatives, equities, and fixed income.
- Willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working with large datasets.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically under pressure.
- Strong teamwork and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience with object‑oriented programming languages.
- Experience with Snowflake, SQL, or other database management systems.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience on the Buy Side.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Work remotely abroad for up to 40 business days each year.
- Life insurance.
- Childcare nursery scheme.
- Combination of remote and London‑based office working, with 2 days in the office per week.
- A yearly well‑being physical activity budget.
- Continuous learning through funded training and challenging projects.
- Collaborative culture.
- Weekly team lunches.
- Free fruit, snacks, and drinks provided throughout the day when office‑based.
- Regular team socials.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to Equality and Diversity, and we are committed to removing barriers throughout our hiring process. If you have any special requirements or require reasonable adjustments to help you access career opportunities at BMLL, please let us know.
Senior Quantitative Analyst in London employer: BMLL
BMLL is an exceptional employer that fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, offering a hybrid working environment with regular team lunches and social activities in London. Employees benefit from access to advanced resources, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive compensation package, all while contributing to high-impact projects that drive innovation in the financial technology sector.
