Quant Analyst - M&G plc.

M&G plc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Principal Quantitative Analyst to integrate data science and sustainability in analyzing ESG performance. The role involves developing innovative tools and supporting investment strategies through advanced analytics. Ideal candidates will have a strong programming background, particularly in Python, and experience in quantitative methods. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background from a leading university.
• Several years of experience in analytics and quantitative techniques.
• Proven ability to develop data analytics tools hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Implement data science and ESG methods for proprietary assessments.
• Support and enhance in-house tools and develop new capabilities.
• Create Python APIs for ESG data access and analysis.

Skills

Python

Data Analytics

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Oracle

MS SQL Server

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Angular

Job description

Job Description

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviors of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we aim to create an exceptional workplace for talented individuals.

We consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and provide workplace accommodations to support your effectiveness in your role.

The Role:

As a principal quantitative analyst, you will combine investment management and technical expertise with a passion for delivering results for the Asset Manager, Asset Owner, and Plc. The ESG Quantitative Analyst will play a key role in integrating data science and sustainability to analyze a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, from design to implementation. You will contribute to sustainability decision-making, risk management, and compliance by applying advanced methods. Working closely with investment teams under the CIO of Equities, Multi-Asset, and Sustainability, you will gain valuable experience across public and private markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement cutting-edge data science and ESG methods to develop proprietary assessments of a company's ESG alignment, including framework development, calculations, and best practices in software architecture.
• Support and enhance existing in-house tools, developing new capabilities.
• Create Python APIs to enable access to ESG data and analysis for systems and researchers.
• Conduct proprietary sustainability analyses in response to asset management, asset owner, Plc, or client requests.
• Develop innovative tools utilizing natural language processing and AI technologies.
• Ensure consistency across M&G Group sustainability data for Plc and Asset Owner entities.
• Support the broader Stewardship & Sustainability initiatives through data analytics.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong academic background with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics from a leading university.
• Extensive programming experience, preferably in Python, with full-stack development expertise, including front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular) and back-end (Python).
• Knowledge of relevant database technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Oracle, or MS SQL Server.
• Several years of experience applying sophisticated analytics and quantitative techniques to support investment strategies and develop new solutions.
• Deep understanding of quantitative methods, statistics, and econometrics; experience in natural language processing or AI is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop data analytics tools hands-on.
• Assist research teams in developing new models and products to provide a competitive advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities.
• A strong sense of integrity, a robust work ethic, a positive attitude, and commitment to our mission.