Quant Strategist – Rates & FX

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quant Strategist to drive impactful trade ideas in the global Rates and FX markets. This role requires a sharp thinker with robust coding skills and a tactical mindset to generate innovative trade ideas, develop proprietary models, and collaborate closely with economists and portfolio managers. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in the Buyside or Tier 1 Sell Side investment banking, showcasing a proven track record in actionable trade generation. Join this dynamic team and contribute to high-stakes decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in a Buyside or Tier 1 Sell Side IB.
• Proven experience generating actionable trade ideas in Rates or FX.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative trade ideas across Rates and FX markets.
• Develop proprietary models and tools to support strategy development.

Skills

Coding Skills

Data Analysis

Tactical Thinking

Tools

Python

R

Job description

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Our client, a >$60bn AUM Hedge Fund, is looking for a Quant Strategist to help shape and deliver high-impact trade ideas across global Rates and FX markets. This position sits within the DM Macro team and is suited to a sharp thinker with strong coding skills and a tactical mindset.

What You'll Be Doing

• Generate innovative relative value and directional trade ideas across Rates and FX (G10 and DM)
• Develop proprietary models, signals, and tools to support strategy development
• Work closely with economists and PMs to align macro views with tradable opportunities
• Build frameworks to improve portfolio construction and decision-making
• Conduct analysis on instrument selection and idea expression

What We're Looking For

• 5-10 years experience in a Buyside or Tier 1 Sell Side IB
• Proven experience generating actionable trade ideas in Rates or FX
• Strong coding and data analysis abilities (Python, R preferred)
• Ability to think tactically (weekly, monthly, 3–6 month horizons)
• Experience with portfolio construction and risk-aware implementation