Quant Analyst

Huxley Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Quantitative Analyst for their Equities desk in London. In this role, you will develop and maintain Python-based models for trading, assist in building pricing tools, and collaborate with traders to enhance performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, strong programming skills in Python, and a solid understanding of equities markets. This position offers opportunities for professional development and training in quantitative finance.

Benefits

Opportunity to work closely with traders and senior quants.

Professional development and training in advanced quantitative finance.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy, etc.).
• Solid understanding of equities markets and financial instruments.
• Knowledge of quantitative methods (statistics, time series, regression).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based analytics and models for equities trading.
• Assist in building pricing tools, risk dashboards, and data-driven strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and senior quants to enhance execution and performance.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python

Solid understanding of equities markets

Knowledge of quantitative methods

Excellent problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Finance

Tools

pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Matplotlib

Plotly

Job description

Junior Quantitative Analyst - Equities (Python Development)

Location: London

Type: Full-time | Front Office

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Quant Analyst to join our Equities desk. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced front‑office environment, supporting traders and developing quantitative tools for pricing, risk management, and strategy optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python‑based analytics and models for equities trading.
• Assist in building pricing tools, risk dashboards, and data‑driven strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and senior quants to enhance execution and performance.
• Analyse large datasets, market microstructure and implement statistical techniques.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy, etc.).
• Solid understanding of equities markets and financial instruments.
• Knowledge of quantitative methods (statistics, time series, regression).
• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Finance.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data visualisation (Matplotlib, Plotly).
• Familiarity with machine‑learning techniques.
• Exposure to front‑office environments or trading desks.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work closely with traders and senior quants.

Professional development and training in advanced quantitative finance.

Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

To find out more about Huxley, please visit

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP, is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Registered office: 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom. Partnership Number: OC(phone number removed). England and Wales.