Quant Researcher - Macro; Futures / FX

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two annual Mankind days

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Man Group, a global investment manager headquartered in London, seeks a quantified researcher for AHL Macro. You will develop and test alpha signals, manage data pipelines, and contribute to portfolio construction and risk oversight using Python and large datasets.

You will collaborate with researchers and technologists to translate research into live trading, while maintaining rigorous validation and robust performance checks across futures and FX strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX (essential).
• Strong experience with every step of research pipeline, including data acquisition, preliminary analysis, signal construction, robustness checking, monetisation, post live checks.
• Experience with portfolio construction, risk analysis.
• Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets using Python and its scientific stack.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop alpha signals for futures and FX.
• Execute and monitor live trading strategies and signals.
• Contribute to portfolio construction and risk analysis across strategies.

Skills

Researching alpha signals

Data handling pipelines

Portfolio construction

Python coding

Education

Mathematics / statistics / computing content

Tools

Python

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicantshere.

* As at 30 June 2026

The Team:

AHL Macro is the team responsible for Macro strategies. The team systematically trades liquid futures and FX at different frequencies, with holding periods ranging from intraday to monthly.

Technology and Business Skills:

• 3+ years of experience researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX (essential)
• Strong experience with every step of research pipeline, including data acquisition, preliminary analysis, signal construction, robustness checking, monetisation, post live checks
• Experience with portfolio construction, risk analysis
• Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading

Personal Attributes:

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university
• Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
• Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
• Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with contending business demands and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business stakeholders alike. Ability to mentor junior researchers
• Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views

Working Here

AHL fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please [e-mail] .

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