Fimador is recruiting for a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to join a high-growth firm operating within the banking and financial markets space in the City of London.
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly technical team where quantitative research sits close to real-world trading, pricing and investment decision-making. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in an exciting environment where they can take ownership of research, challenge existing approaches and have a direct impact on the development of quantitative strategies and financial products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and develop quantitative models across financial markets.
- Analyse large structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns, signals and market opportunities.
- Design and implement robust backtesting and research frameworks.
- Develop statistical, econometric and machine learning models.
- Work with historical and real-time market data to evaluate model performance.
- Translate research findings into scalable production solutions.
- Partner closely with quantitative developers, software engineers and front-office stakeholders.
- Improve existing models through ongoing validation, optimisation and performance analysis.
- Build tools and analytics to support trading, pricing and risk decisions.
- Present research findings and recommendations clearly to technical and commercial stakeholders.
Experience Required - (Not all essential)
- (Essential) Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Econometrics or a related subject.
- Experience within quantitative research, quantitative trading, systematic trading or a closely related area.
- Excellent understanding of probability, statistics and statistical modelling.
- Experience analysing large financial or alternative datasets.
- Knowledge of time-series analysis, optimisation and backtesting methodologies.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and market microstructure.
- Ability to take research from initial hypothesis through testing, validation and implementation.
- Knowledge of derivatives, equities, fixed income, FX or securities finance.
- Experience with C++, Java or another high-performance programming language.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data and research environments.
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Quantitative Researcher employer: Fimador
Join a dynamic chemicals manufacturing and storage firm in Greater London, where you will be part of a collaborative technical team dedicated to excellence in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting. The company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. With a commitment to innovation and safety, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to advance your career in a thriving industry.
