Lead Data Analyst - Quant Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic investment firm in London is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to transform their data operations. This role involves leading a team and collaborating with Quantitative Researchers to enhance data quality and automation. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in hedge funds, strong technical skills, and a passion for impactful data management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Data Analyst in a hedge fund or similar.
• Strong skills in Python and SQL.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in transforming operational data work to proactive technical tasks.
• Source and evaluate new data sets and ensure data reliability.
• Partner with Quantitative Researchers to deliver structured data.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Integrity

Automation

Tools

dbt

Snowflake

AWS S3

KDB

SQL Server

Job description

Lead Data Analyst - Quant Hedge Fund, London

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Client:

Winston Fox

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Lead Data Analyst sought to join a small but exceptional Systematic Investment firm (Mid-Frequency Quant Hedge Fund), as they transform the way they use Data across the business.

My client is a highly respected Systematic Hedge Fund with around $10BN in Assets under Management, operating since the mid-90s. They employ approximately 200 staff, all based in London, and are known for their open, respectful, collaborative, and non-siloed culture, leading to high staff retention.

The role involves leading a team as a 50/50 hands-on/managerial role, transforming the team from operational to proactive technical work. You will partner with Quantitative Researchers to deliver clean, structured, and scalable data, focusing on automation. Responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating new data sets, onboarding, quality monitoring, and ensuring reliability to support alpha research and systematic trading strategies.

• 5+ years' experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in a systematic Hedge Fund or similar environment.
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, and tools like dbt, Snowflake, AWS S3, KDB, and SQL Server.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments such as Equities, Futures, Forwards, CDS, IRS, and ETFs, with expertise in at least one asset class.
• Experience with market data licensing, vendor relationships, and leading or coaching technical teams.
• Passionate about business impact, code quality, data integrity, and building scalable systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading systematic investment firm with a positive working environment, partnering with Quantitative Research, and leading a team to enhance automation and self-service capabilities. Please apply or email [emailprotected] for more information.