At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Systematic Solutions team by enhancing research infrastructure and developing analytical tools.
- Company: Join a global asset manager with a focus on innovative investment strategies.
- Benefits: Enjoy an annual bonus, share schemes, generous pension, healthcare, and electric car scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth in investment research and strategy design.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for tech and finance to make a real impact in investment research.
- Qualifications: Strong Python and SQL skills, with a degree in a quantitative discipline.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
As Systematic Index Strategist, you will support the Systematic Solutions team by maintaining research infrastructure and productionising analytical tools.
You will bridge investment research with technology, enabling scalable, governed data and models for equity and fixed income strategies.
You’ll contribute to research, testing, and deployment of systematic strategies, while developing towards investment research and strategy design.
This is a role that combines quantitative development with strategic research impact in a global asset manager.
- Pay / Benefits
- annual bonus plan
- share schemes
- generous pension contribution
- life assurance
- healthcare plan
- electric car scheme
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance Postgre SQL database and research infrastructure
- Develop and support data ingestion, validation, and monitoring across diverse data sources
- Manage Git Hub repositories, enforce development best practices and governance
- Refactor and productionise research code into scalable frameworks
- Build and maintain Python libraries and automated workflows for portfolio analysis
- Collaborate with Technology & Analytics to improve data processes and standards
- Support research, testing, and implementation of systematic strategies across equity and fixed income
- Perform quantitative analysis and backtesting using market, factor, fundamental and ESG datasets
- Key requirements
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with SQL and Postgre SQL
- Understanding of software development principles and version control
- Experience building data pipelines or research infrastructure in investment/tech environments
- Knowledge of quantitative research methods and systematic investing concepts
- Degree in a quantitative discipline (e. g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics, Financial Economics)
- Strong intellect and ability to engage stakeholders and investment teams
- Interest in moving toward investment research and strategy design
- Stakeholder management
- Collaborative mindset
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Python
- SQL/Postgre SQL
- Git Hub and code governance
Systematic Index Strategist in London employer: Legal & General Investment Management
Legal & General (L&G) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives and collaboration is key. With a strong commitment to employee growth, L&G provides extensive benefits including a competitive bonus plan, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options, all while fostering a culture that prioritises fair customer outcomes and sustainability. Located in the UK, employees can enjoy modern offices designed for collaboration, alongside opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to building a better society.
Contact Details:
Legal & General Investment Management Recruitment Team
