Junior Desk Quant Analyst - Systematic Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A systematic hedge fund in London is seeking a Junior Desk Quant Analyst. This role combines strong technical and quantitative skills with a passion for financial markets. Candidates should have a solid academic background in STEM and programming proficiency, though prior experience in finance is not required.

Qualifications

• Strong degree from a top-tier university.
• Proficiency in a major programming language.
• Interest in financial markets and systematic trading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with quants to build and optimize trading strategies.
• Working with a complex codebase in a data-rich environment.

Skills

Programming

Quantitative Skills

Technical Understanding

Education

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

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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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 who combines strong technical and quantitative skills with a passion for the markets. The role involves collaborating with quants on projects to build and optimize algorithmic trading strategies. The candidate will work with a complex codebase and data-rich environment, requiring a proactive mindset, strong technical understanding, and rigor.

The ideal candidate will hold a strong 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 and mathematical finance related to systematic trading is important, but prior work experience in finance is not necessary.