PhD Quantitative Researcher — Live Trading

Isam Securities; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

iSAM Securities invites PhD students in Econometrics or Economics to join the Quantitative Research team. You will be fully embedded in your squad and contribute to live research and trading initiatives, focusing on developing and evaluating quantitative signals and strategies.

No prior industry experience is required; curiosity, analytical rigor, and a keenness to learn are valued. This role emphasizes research in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• PhD student in Econometrics or Economics with expected completion in 2026 or 2027.
• Strong foundation in statistics and probability theory.
• Strong programming skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the research and development of systematic investment strategies
• Analysing large and complex financial datasets to identify signals, patterns, and risk characteristics
• Designing, implementing, and testing quantitative models using Python and relevant numerical and statistical libraries
• Documenting research methodologies and results, and presenting findings to senior researchers
• Collaborating closely with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and technologists

Skills

Python

Statistics

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Econometrics

PhD in Economics

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

iSAM Securities invites PhD students in Econometrics or Economics to join the Quantitative Research team. You will be fully embedded in your squad and contribute to live research and trading initiatives, focusing on developing and evaluating quantitative signals and strategies.

No prior industry experience is required; curiosity, analytical rigor, and a keenness to learn are valued. This role emphasizes research in a fast-paced trading environment.