At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead research and development of alpha signals and predictive models in a dynamic trading environment.
- Company: Join a leading global proprietary trading firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £300k plus strong bonuses, onsite work in Central London.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth across various asset classes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving high-impact alpha initiatives and mentoring a talented team.
- Qualifications: Master's or PhD in a quantitative field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
£300k GBP Strong bonus structure, over 100% of base
Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom
Type: Permanent
We're working with the European Systematic Equities team of a leading global proprietary trading firm to find a Lead Alpha Researcher to help scale their alpha generation, predictive modelling and machine learning capabilities globally. This is a senior, hands-on research and leadership role. You'll lead a key part of the European alpha research team, managing and developing researchers while driving a portfolio of high-impact alpha initiatives from idea generation through to production deployment. Working closely with traders, researchers and developers across the business, you'll help set the research agenda, establish best practices in validation and methodology, and build a culture of scientific rigour and continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading research, development and deployment of alpha signals and predictive models
- Managing and growing a core part of the European alpha research team
- Helping define and prioritise the alpha research agenda
- Delivering measurable improvements to production trading performance
- Setting standards for research methodology, validation and reproducibility
- Driving the development of scalable research tools and modelling frameworks
What we're looking for:
- Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a related quantitative discipline
- 5+ years developing systematic, intraday horizon trading strategies, predictive models and alpha signals
- A demonstrated track record of generating profitable, orthogonal signals in production
- Experience managing, mentoring or leading researchers
- Strong practical ML experience, with a clear understanding of overfitting and robust validation
- Strong Python skills
If you're an experienced alpha researcher looking to step into a leadership role at scale, we'd like to hear from you. In addition to the role above, we have roles of varying levels of seniority across a wide range of asset classes, at leading hedge funds, prop trading firms, and investment banks.
Lead Alpha Researcher employer: eFinancialCareers
Quilter plc is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Southampton where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a non-contributory pension scheme, Quilter fosters a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions to the financial futures of their clients and communities.
