Junior quant analyst

Harrington Starr; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in Quantitative Finance. This exciting role involves developing innovative quantitative models to enhance investment strategies and collaborating with a talented team of investment professionals. You'll have the opportunity to drive automation and integrate AI solutions, making a significant impact on the firm's analytics and decision-making processes. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to high-impact projects in a hybrid work environment, this position offers a fantastic platform for your career growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in investment management with strong programming skills.
• Knowledge of asset pricing and risk management essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative models for investment decision-making.
• Conduct research to identify market opportunities and inefficiencies.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Data Pipelines

Risk Management Models

Portfolio Optimisation Tools

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Quantitative Finance

Quantitative Analyst – Investment Manager

Hybrid

City of London

My client is a specialist asset manager seeking a Quantitative Analyst to support research and analytics across various asset classes within their investment management team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop quantitative models to support investment decision-making and market analysis.
2. Conduct independent research to identify opportunities and inefficiencies in financial markets.
3. Create portfolio optimisation tools and risk management models.
4. Maintain and improve codebases, data pipelines, and database integrations.
5. Enhance automation of processes and integrate AI-driven solutions where applicable.
6. Collaborate with IT and investment teams to optimise internal systems and analytics.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 1–2 years of experience in investment management.
2. Strong programming ability in Python or MATLAB, with database expertise (SQL).
3. Knowledge of asset pricing, portfolio theory, and risk management.
4. Understanding of factor strategies, asset allocation, and derivatives.
5. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
6. Ability to work in a dynamic, agile environment and communicate effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact investment strategies, drive innovation in analytics, and collaborate closely with investment professionals in the wider team.

Interested? Send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology