Junior Quant Researcher

Vertex Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded financial startup in Camden Town is seeking a quantitative researcher. The candidate will work closely with a collaborative team, applying skills in mathematics and programming to analyze market forces and create predictions. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role offers mentorship and training for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background in mathematics, physics, economics or similar.
• 1-3 years of commercial experience in relevant buy-side Quant roles or fresh PhD with internships.
• Demonstrable interest in global financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of 6 researchers.
• Apply technical skills to understand complex market forces.
• Create robust future predictions.

Skills

Quantitative background in mathematics

Interest in global financial markets

Fluency in Python

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

PhD in relevant field or 1-3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

The role will report to the Head of Research and the successful candidate will work alongside the existing team of 6 researchers.

Qualifications

• A strong quantitative background in mathematics, physics, economics or similar
• 1-3 years of commercial experience in relevant buy-side Quant roles OR a fresh PhD with relevant internships
• A demonstrable interest in global financial markets
• Some fluency in your programming language of choice (they use Python for research)
• Ability to apply technical skills in order to understand complex market forces and create robust future predictions
• Enthusiasm for working in a small and growing team with a high level of collaboration across the entire end-to-end trading system
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

New starters will receive close mentoring and training as they develop their skills.

Our client is a well-funded and growing Systematic Equity startup with exceptional talent and strong financial backing., Vertex Search are acting as a recruitment agency on this engagement.