Quant Researcher – Systematic Equities | Buy-side

Barclay Simpson; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm seeks a Quant Researcher to join their systematic equities group. The role involves working on quantitative investment strategies such as Equity Long/Short and Stat-Arb. Ideal candidates will have 2-10 years of experience or equivalent PhD-level exposure, with a focus on collaboration and deep research. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided contact email.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience or equivalent PhD-level exposure for Junior role.
• 5–10 years for Mid-Level, ideally with multi-asset experience.
• Open to non-traditional quant backgrounds including algorithmic execution and market microstructure

Responsibilities

• Work in the next-generation systematic equities group.
• Focus on Equity L/S, Mid-Frequency, Stat-Arb, and Systematic Equity Strategies.
• Contribute to both signal generation and execution dynamics.

Skills

Collaboration

Deep research

Signal generation

Execution dynamics

Job description

Quant Researcher – Systematic Equities | Buy-side

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We’re partnered with a global investment management firm that has one of the largest quantitative investment teams in the industry. They’re expanding their next-generation systematic equities group, focusing on Equity L/S, Mid-Frequency, Stat-Arb, and Systematic Equity Strategies.

Typical Target Profiles:

• Junior: 2–3 years’ experience or equivalent PhD-level exposure
• Mid-Level: 5–10 years, ideally with multi-asset experience

They're also open to non-traditional quant backgrounds, including algorithmic execution and market microstructure, as these bring valuable implementation insight.

Candidates who understand both signal generation + execution dynamics stand out.

This environment suits people who thrive on collaboration, deep research, autonomy, and measured creativity, supported by world-class data, technology, and teammates.

If you're exploring next-gen systematic opportunities, I'd love to connect.

Please send your CV to [e-mail]

(Only those with the RTW in the UK will be considered at this time)