Quantitative Research Engineer (Macro/FX/Rates)

Quantitative Research Engineer (Macro/FX/Rates)

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build and maintain research analytics to support real trading decisions.
  • Company: Verition Fund Management, a leading multi-strategy hedge fund.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make impactful contributions in finance.
  • Qualifications: Strong Python skills and experience with financial market data required.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”) is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008.

Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.

We are hiring a Quant Research Engineer to work directly with a Portfolio Manager.

This role is focused on building, running, and maintaining robust research and analytics that support real trading decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Run and maintain research dashboards and analytics so they update automatically.
  • Maintain factor sets and data integrity.
  • Build and maintain rolling seasonality studies.
  • Backtest and validate existing strategies and analytics.
  • Build internal swap RV / curve / carry analytics (Risk Val-style).
  • Replicate sell-side analytics internally using clear, explicit logic.
  • Own historical datasets, backfills, and monitoring.
  • Surface trade candidates based on defined rules.
  • Reduce manual checks and repetitive PM workload.
  • Monitor trades, orders, and entry/exit levels.
  • Execute funding and simple trades under instruction.
  • Assist with booking, allocation, and Pn L reconciliation.
  • Provide limited operational cover when the PM is away.

Qualifications

  • Strong Python (pandas, numpy, time-series work).
  • Applied statistics / optimization.
  • Experience working with financial market data.
  • Understanding of rates / FX instruments, curves, roll, carry, funding.
  • Experience building and maintaining production analytics.
  • High attention to detail and ownership mindset.
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Quantitative Research Engineer (Macro/FX/Rates) employer: Verition Fund Management LLC

Verition Fund Management LLC is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, particularly for the Global Payroll Specialist role based in London. With a collaborative work culture and a commitment to regulatory compliance, employees benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to engage with diverse international payroll systems across EMEA and APAC. The company's focus on a superior employee experience ensures that you will thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact.

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Contact Details:

Verition Fund Management LLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Quantitative Research Engineer (Macro/FX/Rates)

Python
pandas
numpy
Time-Series Analysis
Applied Statistics
Optimisation
Financial Market Data Analysis