Data Scientist / Quant (Macro Trading Pod)- Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Data Scientist or Quant to join their macro trading pod. The role involves developing quantitative signals and working closely with the Portfolio Manager to enhance trading strategies. This position offers a competitive salary and significant bonuses tied to performance, along with a positive work environment and the chance to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential for significant bonuses

Greenfield projects

Positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and testing quantitative signals and algorithms.
• Ability to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Developing and testing quantitative signals and algorithms.
• Integrating signals into the PM's models to generate profit.
• Utilizing unconventional data sources for analysis.

Skills

Python

Job description

Data Scientist / Quant (Macro Trading Pod) - Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight London, United Kingdom Apply nowPosted 5 days ago | Permanent | £160k base + strong PnL-tied bonus

Salary: £160k base + strong PnL-tied bonus

Unique opportunity for a Data Scientist or data-heavy Quant to join one of the world's most prestigious hedge funds.

The successful candidate will join a small macro trading team, working directly with the Portfolio Manager to influence trading decisions and profitability. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and testing quantitative signals and algorithms (primarily in Python)
• Integrating signals into the PM's models to generate profit
• Working with large datasets
• Utilizing a variety of signals, from standard technical indicators (price/volume) to unconventional data sources, e.g., hotel wifi connections for occupancy estimates

Benefits & Incentives

• Competitive salary with potential for significant bonuses tied to profits
• Greenfield projects with impactful work in a small team
• Positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment

We review all applications carefully; however, due to high volume, we may not respond to unsuccessful applicants.

Contact

If you are interested in this role, wish to hear about similar opportunities, or need assistance hiring developers, please send your CV or contact us:

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