Entry-Level Quantitative Researcher — Systematic Trading

Anson McCade; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Quantitative Researcher at junior/entry level for a systemat ic hedge fund with global offices. You will cover the full strategy lifecycle from data processing to implementation, collaborating with researchers, developers and traders.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in mathematics, physics, CS, or engineering, and have strong coding skills in Python, C++, Java or MATLAB, with attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering.
• Excellent coding ability in at least one language; proficient in Python, C++, Java or MATLAB.
• Experience/knowledge of finance from academic studies, internships or professional work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in all aspects of the strategy development process from research on large datasets to backtesting and implementation.
• Use quantitative methods to analyze market patterns and trends; apply statistical modelling and machine learning to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with other researchers to collect data, discuss research, and optimize systematic trading strategies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in a numerate field

Tools

Python

C++

Java

MATLAB

Job description

Anson McCade is seeking a Quantitative Researcher at junior/entry level for a systemat ic hedge fund with global offices. You will cover the full strategy lifecycle from data processing to implementation, collaborating with researchers, developers and traders.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in mathematics, physics, CS, or engineering, and have strong coding skills in Python, C++, Java or MATLAB, with attention to detail and teamwork.