At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct research, develop stock selection signals, and enhance proprietary models.
- Company: Join SEI, a leading tech and asset management firm in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, private medical care, tuition reimbursement, and a strong pension plan.
- Other info: Dynamic office space designed for innovation, with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make an impact in quantitative investment while enjoying a creative and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in quantitative analysis, proficiency in Python, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Quantitative Investment Management (QiM) team manages over 50 equity strategies across a variety of geographies, investment styles and risk profiles. The team is experiencing strong asset and account growth, requiring further investment into people, data, and tools.
SEI is seeking to hire a Quantitative Equity Researcher to develop stock selection signals, maintain and enhance proprietary models, and assist in managing assigned portfolios.
What you will do:
- Research (40%): Undertake research, validation, back-testing, and production of return and risk factors;
- Communication (20%): Assist in creating and maintaining sales and service materials.
What we need from you:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in quantitative analysis;
- Proficiency in Python;
- Strong communication skills: able to argue a point concisely and deal with conflicting views;
- Hands-on attitude: willing to get involved with various projects across the group.
What we would like from you:
- Strong academic record with high mathematical, statistical and computing content;
- Experience with equity factor models;
- Ability to explain results and model features to non-technical audiences;
- Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.
To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions.
Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology, our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce.
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are invested in your success; we are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and free fruit.
AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process: SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals' personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.
Quantitative Researcher Phd in London employer: SEI Investments Developments
SEI is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in a prime London location. With a focus on innovation and creativity, our open-plan office fosters collaboration while providing comprehensive benefits such as private medical care, enhanced family leave, and a strong pension plan. We are committed to your success and offer numerous opportunities for professional development, making SEI a rewarding place to build your career in the wealth management sector.
Contact Details:
SEI Investments Developments Recruitment Team
