Junior Quant Researcher: Build Trading Models in London

Vertexsearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing systematic equity startup in London is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to enhance their market understanding and develop quantitative trading systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong quantitative background, 1-3 years in relevant roles or a PhD, and proficiency in Python. This position offers close mentoring and collaborative work in a dynamic team environment. It's a full-time role, encouraging enthusiasm and technical skills to address complex market challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background in mathematics, physics, economics, or similar.
• 1-3 years of commercial experience in buy-side Quant roles or relevant internships.
• Demonstrable interest in global financial markets.
• Fluency in Python for research.
• Ability to apply technical skills to understand complex market forces.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration in a growing team.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand understanding of market dynamics and build quantitative trading systems.
• Work with large complex datasets and explore own ideas.
• Report to the Head of Research and collaborate with a team of researchers.

Skills

Quantitative background in mathematics, physics, or economics

1-3 years commercial experience in buy-side Quant roles or PhD

Fluency in programming language (Python)

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

Python

SPSS

R

Stata

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A growing systematic equity startup in London is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to enhance their market understanding and develop quantitative trading systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong quantitative background, 1-3 years in relevant roles or a PhD, and proficiency in Python. This position offers close mentoring and collaborative work in a dynamic team environment. It's a full-time role, encouraging enthusiasm and technical skills to address complex market challenges.