At a Glance
- Tasks: Create predictive alpha signals and optimise execution in cash equities.
- Company: Join a leading firm known for its inclusive culture and innovative approach.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive holidays, pension plans, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and community volunteering initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with cutting-edge technology and collaborative teams.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance, strong ML skills, and expertise in Python required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Algo Research team is responsible for alpha research across a wide range of time‑scales, design of monetisation/execution algos and market impact modelling across all major asset classes. We work in close collaboration with various systematic research teams to maximise realised P&L of strategies.
Responsibilities
- Creating high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in cash equities on the scale of minutes to hours
- Applying ML techniques to alpha research
- Solving optimal execution optimisation problems
- Identifying highest P&L opportunities
- Close collaboration with researchers across Man Systematic
Technology and Business Skills
- 3+ years of work experience on the buy side
- Experience building intraday alpha for cash equities markets
- Deep understanding of statistics/ML and an ability to apply it to real world problems
- Expertise in a high‑level programming language such as Python
- Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in their domain
- Ability to conduct research independently as well as work as part of a larger team and manage multiple stakeholders
Advantageous
- Knowledge of market structure, participants, trading venues and microstructure of at least one of the major asset classes
- Understanding of Market Impact modelling
- Experience working on optimisation and modelling optimal control problems
- Experience with handling large data sets and tick data
Personal Attributes
- Intellectual integrity with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
- Ability to deliver projects with high commercial value
- Hands‑on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
- Self‑organised, with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills, establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders and senior business people alike
- Confident communicator, able to challenge a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views
Benefits
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. 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. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you will find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. You will also have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, advance your career through professional development, and enjoy flexible working arrangements. Like all our people, you will receive two annual Mankind days of paid leave for community volunteering.
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.
Disability Support
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 TalentAcquisition@man.com.
Senior Quant - Cash Equities employer: Man Group
Man Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusion and professional growth, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking to advance their careers in investment operations. With a commitment to work-life balance, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for community engagement through paid volunteering days. Located in London, the firm not only offers a dynamic work environment but also encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to the firm's success.
