Quantitative Researcher – Machine Learning-Driven Systematic Trading Firm (London)
Quantitative Researcher – Machine Learning-Driven Systematic Trading Firm (London)

Quantitative Researcher – Machine Learning-Driven Systematic Trading Firm (London)

London Full-Time No home office possible
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We’re partnering with a leading quantitative investment firm that applies advanced machine learning and data science to global markets. The team is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to drive the research and development of next-generation systematic trading models powered by cutting-edge machine learning methods.

This is an opportunity to work at the frontier of machine learning, large-scale data modelling, and quantitative finance — developing models that combine rigorous statistical research with modern computational techniques. Researchers are encouraged to innovate, explore emerging ML methodologies, and translate theoretical insight into practical trading solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead research initiatives applying advanced machine learning techniques to discover predictive patterns in financial and alternative datasets.

  • Design, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies across asset classes using data-driven approaches.

  • Explore state-of-the-art ML architectures ( deep learning, reinforcement learning, probabilistic modelling, NLP) to enhance signal generation and model robustness.

  • Collaborate closely with engineers and portfolio managers to translate research prototypes into production-ready systems.

  • Present research outcomes clearly to both technical and investment teams, shaping firm-wide research direction.

  • Contribute to the intellectual culture of the team and mentor junior researchers.

  • Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or another quantitative field (postdoctoral or publication experience advantageous).

  • Deep expertise in machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning) and statistical modelling .

  • Strong understanding of modern ML pipelines — from feature engineering and model validation to large-scale experimentation.

  • Programming proficiency in Python (and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX).

  • Experience applying ML to large, noisy, or high-dimensional datasets; experience in finance or trading is a plus but not required.

  • Strong problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and collaborative spirit in a research-oriented setting.

  • If you’re passionate about using advanced machine learning and data-driven research to solve complex real-world problems, we’d love to hear from you.

    Please send your CV to .

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    Quantitative Researcher – Machine Learning-Driven Systematic Trading Firm (London)
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    Location: London
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    • Quantitative Researcher – Machine Learning-Driven Systematic Trading Firm (London)

      London
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      Octavius Finance

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