Managing Director, Quantitative Trading & Risk Strategy

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Managing Director-level quantitative professional to provide analytical leadership across trading, risk management, and investment decisions within a global investment banking setting. You will shape strategies, lead teams, and drive front-office innovation while ensuring governance and robust risk controls.

The role is based at Canary Wharf, with three days per week onsite, starting at the end of October for an initial six-month contract likely

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial judgement.
• Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• Track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate sophisticated quantitative concepts into practical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models and trading strategies to identify market opportunities, improve pricing methodologies, and support risk management across a range of financial products.
• Conduct advanced research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to generate insights into market behaviour, valuation methodologies, and risk dynamics.
• Partner closely with Front Office teams, including Sales and Trading, to understand client requirements and deliver tailored quantitative solutions.
• Lead the ownership, enhancement, and maintenance of analytical libraries and front-office infrastructure to ensure robust trading support capabilities.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new quantitative techniques, technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Data analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Managing Director-level quantitative professional to provide analytical leadership across trading, risk management, and investment decisions within a global investment banking setting. You will shape strategies, lead teams, and drive front-office innovation while ensuring governance and robust risk controls.

The role is based at Canary Wharf, with three days per week onsite, starting at the end of October for an initial six-month contract likely