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Python Quant Researcher - Trading Pod - Hedge Fund- Global Hedge Fund
Oxford Knight
London
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GBP 150,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Python Quant Researcher to join its prestigious hedge fund. In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with a small, dynamic team focused on Fixed Income and Rates trading. Your expertise in Python and rates markets will be pivotal in modeling market behavior and enhancing the team's risk-taking capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on trading strategies and overall success. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 2-6 years of quant research or risk-taking experience required.
- Deep understanding of Python and familiarity with SQL essential.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Portfolio Manager to model market behavior.
- Join a small PM team to grow risk-taking capabilities.
Skills
Education
Job description
Salary: £150k base + £150-200k bonus
Job Description:
One of the world's most prestigious hedge funds is looking for a Python Quant Researcher to join one of their Fixed Income / Rates trading pods.
This is a brand-new high-impact role, joining a small PM team of 10 that enjoys huge autonomy who are looking to grow their risk-taking capabilities. You'll work closely with the Portfolio Manager, drawing on your Rates experience to understand and model market behaviour in the short, medium and longer term.
If you're looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and supportive environment and you enjoy seeing the impact of your work on a daily basis, then this is the role for you!
Skills and Experience Required
- 2-6 years' quant research or risk-taking experience
- Deep understanding of Python and its ecosystem
- Familiarity with SQL
- Knowledge of rates markets is essential
- Technical background (Maths/ Comp Sci/Engineering)
Desirable
- Advanced academic background, e.g. PhD
- Pricing, bond curves and risk models experience useful
Benefits & Incentives
- Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
- Greenfield work / big impact
- Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
- Small team with large AUM
Contact
If you feel you're suitable for this role, please send your CV or get in touch:
Richard Allan
richard.allan@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3137 9574
linkedin.com/in/richardallanok/
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