Junior Desk Quant Analyst - Systematic Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic hedge fund in London is looking for a Junior Desk Quant Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to work on developing and optimizing trading strategies while collaborating with experienced quants. Ideal for graduates in STEM disciplines who are passionate about financial markets.

Qualifications

• Degree from a top-tier university in STEM.
• Proficient in programming in a major language.
• Strong technical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quants to develop and optimize algorithmic trading strategies.
• Work with a complex codebase in a data-rich environment.

Skills

Technical skills

Quantitative skills

Programming

Interest in financial markets

Mathematical finance

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

I am working on behalf of a systematic hedge fund seeking to hire a junior candidate with strong technical and quantitative skills and a passion for markets. The role involves collaborating with quants on projects to develop and optimize algorithmic trading strategies. It requires working with a complex codebase and data-rich environment, demanding a proactive mindset, strong technical understanding, and rigor.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject from a top-tier university and have proficiency in programming in a major language. An interest in financial markets, mathematical finance, and systematic trading is important, though prior finance experience is not necessary.