Junior Quant – Systematic Multi-Strategy Researcher

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, 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