Launch-Stage Front Office Quant/Investment Associate

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson in London is seeking a Junior Investment / Quant Associate to join a newly launching investment fund. You will work directly with a seasoned Portfolio Manager in a front-office role, gaining exposure to cross-asset strategies, fund operations, and quantitative analysis from day one.

This is an ambitious opportunity for a graduate or junior professional to learn fast, take on responsibility, and participate in building a fund from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years experience (internships welcomed).
• Strong numeracy and logical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised, practical and hands-on mindset.
• Curious, motivated and willing to learn.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
• Prior exposure to a fund or asset manager is advantageous.
• Technical Python/automation skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the PM across cross-asset and structured product strategies.
• Support fund launch, setup and day-to-day operations.
• Assist with valuations, fees and fund processes.
• Contribute to quantitative and investment analysis.
• Improve and automate workflows and operational processes.
• Support systems and infrastructure build-out.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to fund strategy development and new investment ideas.

Skills

Numeracy

Logical thinking

Communication skills

Organised

Hands-on

Tools

Python

Job description

Barclay Simpson in London is seeking a Junior Investment / Quant Associate to join a newly launching investment fund. You will work directly with a seasoned Portfolio Manager in a front-office role, gaining exposure to cross-asset strategies, fund operations, and quantitative analysis from day one.

This is an ambitious opportunity for a graduate or junior professional to learn fast, take on responsibility, and participate in building a fund from the ground up.