Junior Quant Analyst

The Opportunity Hub UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm seeks a Junior Quantitative Analyst. This role offers significant growth opportunities and involves building trading models, conducting market analyses, and collaborating with experienced professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant trading experience and strong programming skills.

Benefits

Industry-competitive compensation

Hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive professional development

Access to cutting-edge technology

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6-12 months trading experience in a quantitative role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quantitative trading models.
• Perform market analysis using statistical methods.
• Collaborate with senior analysts on trading strategies.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Problem-solving

Communication

Data manipulation

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Position: Junior Quantitative Analyst - Trading
Location: London Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits
About the Role An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a driven Junior Quant Analyst to join a market-leading quantitative trading firm. This position offers hands-on experience in developing and implementing sophisticated trading strategies within a cutting-edge environment.
Primary Focus You will be instrumental in building and optimising quantitative trading models, working alongside senior analysts and portfolio managers to drive data-informed trading decisions across multiple asset classes.
Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement robust quantitative trading models
- Perform comprehensive market analysis using advanced statistical methods
- Collaborate with senior team members to refine trading strategies
- Research and develop systematic approaches across diverse asset classes
- Execute ongoing performance monitoring and model refinement
- Present analytical findings to key stakeholders

Required Experience & Skills

- 6-12 months demonstrable trading experience
- Strong programming capabilities in Python, R, or MATLAB
- Proven track record in statistical analysis and machine learning
- Expert data manipulation and analysis skills
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment

Technical Proficiencies

- Statistical modelling and analysis
- Machine learning applications
- Data manipulation and cleansing
- Algorithm development
- Performance analytics

Work Requirements Must have existing right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.
Benefits Package

- Industry-competitive compensation
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Comprehensive professional development
- Access to cutting-edge technology
- Modern office environment
- Collaborative team culture

Career Development This role provides an exceptional platform for career advancement within quantitative trading, offering exposure to innovative projects and the opportunity to shape the future of algorithmic trading strategies.