Quantitative Researcher - Discretionary in City of Westminster

Overview focused on delivering high-impact research that supports discretionary portfolio management teams at Man Group. We work on a wide range of projects - including researching and implementing signals, building portfolio optimisation tools, and developing behavioural analytics - that directly shape the way in which our portfolio managers invest and trade.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with discretionary Portfolio Managers to add value to their process through signal development, data-based modelling, and testing/developing market heuristics.
• Work to optimise our discretionary portfolios, using risk modelling, portfolio construction, and optimisation.
• Backtest and implement signals using both traditional and alternative data sources.
• Follow industry and academic literature for innovations in quantitative strategies and suggest how discretionary PM teams can profit from them.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate complex technical concepts to a less technical audience.
• Stay updated with market trends and continuously seek opportunities for improvement of existing processes and innovation using quantitative methods.

Skills / Experience (Qualifications)

• Familiarity with market-neutral investment strategies.
• Ability to explain technical details to a less technical generalist audience.
• Understanding of portfolio construction and optimisation.
• Experience of using risk models for both equity and credit markets.
• Knowledge/understanding of the structure and drivers of returns in financial markets.
• Exceptional academic background, preferably in a STEM field.
• Strong knowledge of Python and experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries.
• Proficient in the use of Linux and version control (i.e. Git).
• Previous experience with optimisation packages such as Mosek is a plus.
• Familiarity with credit markets is advantageous but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in either a quant researcher/trader role or as a quant analyst (or similar).

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives.

Benefits and Equality

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group: You will thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. You will have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. You will receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact the recruitment team.