Junior Quantitative Researcher

Anson McCade; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Quantitative Researcher - London (Python)

The Role

• Research and implement trading ideas - research and implement strategies within the firm's cutting-edge, global, automated trading framework
• Data - check all required data and processes are ready for trading and utilise large datasets through statistical analysis to identify trading opportunities
• Market structure - develop a strong understanding of market structure across various exchanges and asset classes
• Performance monitoring - intermittently monitor the behaviour and performance of strategies
• You will have broad pipeline coverage, spanning from alpha research and signal generation to the implementation and monitoring of the strategies you develop

The Candidate

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics
• Ideally 2 years + experience in a quantitative role, ideally focused on systematic trading
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
• Ability to work well under pressure

Quantitative Researcher - London (Python)