Junior Quant - Systematic Multi-Strat

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mankind days

Pension/401k

Private medical coverage

Gym membership discount

Pet insurance

Job summary

Man Group, a London‑based global investment firm, seeks a quantitative researcher for its Man AHL team. You will contribute to portfolio construction, risk management and advanced alpha research, collaborating with researchers, technologists and traders to enhance multi‑strategy outcomes.

A postgraduate emphasis in mathematics or computing is preferred, with strong Python and ML skills. The role offers a demanding, collaborative environment with exposure to diverse markets and a focus on

Qualifications

• 1 year post graduate experience on the buy side or sell side.
• Exceptional analytical skills; recognised as an expert in your domain.
• Strong understanding of statistics/machine learning/portfolio construction techniques.
• Proficiency in a high‑level programming language such as Python.
• Experience with NumPy/SciPy/Pandas or similar.
• Comfort handling large data sets.
• Understanding of risk management techniques and portfolio risk modelling.
• Portfolio management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve existing portfolios.
• Conduct cutting edge research in alpha combination and allocations.
• Develop portfolio construction methods.
• Day-to-day portfolio and risk management.
• Collaborate with other research teams to contribute to AHL’s research effort.

Skills

Postgraduate experience

Analytical skills

Statistics & ML

Portfolio construction

Python

NumPy/SciPy/Pandas

Large data handling

Risk management

Portfolio management (plus)

Education

Mathematics/Stat/Computing focused degree

Tools

Python

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicantshere.

* As at 30 June 2026

About Man AHL:

Man AHL is one of the world’s longest running diversified systematic investment managers, trading in over 800 markets globally and offering a range of absolute return and long-only quantitative strategies that invest across traditional and alternative markets.

With over three decades of quantitative investment experience, Man AHL is committed to constant innovation and evolution of research. It applies advanced technology and scientific rigour to every stage of the investment process, from data curation and cleaning through to signal generation, risk management and execution. It views risk management and trading and execution as central to alpha generation, and its strategies are designed to understand risk, take appropriate exposures and, where necessary, dynamically adjust exposure.

Man AHL brings together scientists, academics, technologists and finance practitioners who are driven by curiosity, intellectual honesty and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets.It works closely with the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI), Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, and leverages insights from its field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics.

The Team:

AHL Portfolio Management is the team responsible for the portfolio construction and investment management of the firm’s flagship fund. The team has been running for several years. It manages a diverse set of funds both in terms of trading styles and asset classes. It is also responsible for portfolio construction as well as allocation research inside AHL.

The Portfolio Management area is split into 3 sub teams: Analytics, Equities Alternatives and Multi-Strategy Alternatives.

The multi-strategy team purpose is to maximise the dollar output of our research in our multi-strategy funds.

As part of its mandate, the team is responsible for various research streams including alpha combination, allocations, portfolio construction and capacity evaluation. Additionally, the team is responsible for day-to-day portfolio management of AHL funds.

The candidate will be involved in several areas:

• Improvement of existing portfolios.
• Cutting edge research in alpha combination and allocations.
• Development of portfolio construction methods.
• Day to day portfolio and risk management.
• Contributing to AHL’s overall research effort by interacting with and collaborating with other research teams.

Technology and Business Skills:

• 1 years post graduate experience on the buy side or sell side.
• Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain.
• A deep understanding of statistics/machine learning/portfolio construction techniques.
• Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python.
• Proficiency with NumPy/SciPy/Pandas or similar.
• Ease of handling large data sets.
• Understanding risk management techniques and portfolio risk modelling.
• Portfolio management experience is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical and computing content e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university.
• Hands‑on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm.
• Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving.
• Self‑organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business people alike.
• Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity . You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].