Macro Trend Quant - Alpha Signals & Live Strategy

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Man Group in London seeks a skilled quantitative researcher to conduct original alpha research on global macro assets and to develop predictive signals for live trading strategies.

You will work across the full research lifecycle, from hypothesis and modelling to implementation and performance analysis, with exposure to live strategy management and collaboration with researchers, technologists and portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years buy-side experience in a systematic environment.
• 2+ years researching alpha signals across macro assets.
• Strong statistical and mathematical modelling capabilities.
• Excellent Python skills and ability to handle large datasets.
• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, CS, Engineering, or Economics; PhD/Masters advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop alpha signals across global macro assets.
• Model macro asset dynamics to reveal exploitable patterns.
• Design and evaluate predictive signals using rigorous statistics.
• Contribute to portfolio construction and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers, technologists and portfolio managers.

Skills

Alpha research

Macro markets analysis

Statistical modelling

Python

Data analysis

Communication of findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

PhD or Masters advantageous

Tools

Python

SQL

Pandas

Job description

Man Group in London seeks a skilled quantitative researcher to conduct original alpha research on global macro assets and to develop predictive signals for live trading strategies.

You will work across the full research lifecycle, from hypothesis and modelling to implementation and performance analysis, with exposure to live strategy management and collaboration with researchers, technologists and portfolio managers.