Quantitative Analyst / Quantitative Programmer, Global Asset Manager
Location London
Compensation Competitive
Description
Our client is a global asset manager with a specialist institutional and retirement solutions focus. They seek a Quantitative Analyst to advance asset-simulation models underpinning Strategic Asset Allocation, ALM and lifecycle investing (including decumulation). The role blends research, model engineering and selective client-facing work.
Responsibilities
- Build, calibrate and maintain a proprietary asset‑simulation platform.
- Specify capital market assumptions and generate asset‑class simulations.
- Design macro‑financial models in Python and/or C++.
- Tailor internal models to varied optimisation and simulation use‑cases.
- Create ad‑hoc tools in Python and Excel for bespoke analyses.
- Support Strategic Asset Allocation, ALM and lifecycle investing (incl. decumulation).
- Inform forecasting and portfolio construction across markets and asset classes.
- Deliver technical support to sales/clients and present methods and results clearly.
- Produce clean, tested code; use Git and deploy to production.
- Automate and scale quantitative research workflows.
Requirements
- Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or Financial Engineering.
- 3–5 years as a quantitative analyst/programmer in asset management or investment banking.
- Strong grounding in probability theory, stochastic calculus and statistical inference.
- Experience across liquid and illiquid assets, asset allocation and portfolio optimisation.
- Practical exposure to bond pricing, stochastic volatility modelling and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Proficient in time‑series analysis, econometrics and factor‑based modelling.
- Advanced Python (numpy, pandas) with production deployment experience.
- C++ highly valued; SQL proficiency; MS Office with VBA a plus.
- Clear communicator able to explain complex ideas to non‑specialists.
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Quantitative Analyst / Quantitative Programmer, Global Asset Manager employer: Logan Sinclair
As a leading player in the asset management sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in London, where innovation and collaboration thrive. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and encourage participation in industry events, fostering a vibrant network of professionals. With a strong commitment to sustainability and strategic investment, we provide our team with meaningful work that contributes to impactful environmental initiatives.
