At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance pricing models and quantitative analytics for investment decisions.
- Company: Leading global hedge fund with a dynamic Quant Analytics team in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, exposure to top-tier professionals, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and gain broad exposure across multiple investment strategies.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on trading strategies.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Mathematics or related fields, with programming skills in Python and C++.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Quant Analyst to join its Quant Analytics team in London. The team works closely with Portfolio Managers and Traders across the platform, delivering pricing models, quantitative analytics, risk frameworks and trading tools that directly support investment decisions. This is a front‑office role offering broad exposure across multiple teams and strategies, while sitting within a central Quant Analytics function alongside other Desk Quants.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance pricing and risk models across equities, rates and FX products.
- Build quantitative analytics and decision‑support tools used by PMs and traders.
- Analyse portfolio exposures, sensitivities and market risks.
- Partner with investment teams to improve trading, valuation and risk frameworks.
- Design and implement scalable quantitative libraries and analytics infrastructure.
- Collaborate with technology teams to productionise models and research.
- Support the development of the firm’s cross‑asset analytics capabilities.
Requirements
- Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
- Strong programming skills in both Python and C++.
- Experience within a hedge fund, asset manager, investment bank or proprietary trading firm.
- Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Equity Derivatives, Rates, FX.
- Strong understanding of pricing, risk, quantitative modelling or front‑office analytics.
- Ability to work closely with PMs and traders in a fast‑paced investment environment.
Quantitative Analyst in London employer: Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business
As a leading global hedge fund, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in London, where Quantitative Analysts play a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies. Our culture emphasises innovation and professional growth, offering employees access to cutting-edge tools and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Portfolio Managers and Traders. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on impactful contributions, we provide a unique platform for those looking to excel in the fast-paced world of finance.
Contact Details:
Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business Recruitment Team
