Quantitative Analyst

G-Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative research firm in London seeks a Quantitative Analyst to enhance portfolio analysis and trading strategies. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams to develop analytical tools and produce insightful reports. Candidates should have strong data analysis skills, programming expertise in Python, and a passion for financial markets. The company offers a dynamic work culture, competitive salary, and generous benefits including 35 days of annual leave and comprehensive healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided

35 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quantitative or data analysis role.
• Experience handling large datasets.
• Strong prioritization skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver accurate research.
• Leading rigorous analysis of portfolio behaviors.
• Performing rapid analysis during crises.

Skills

Data Analysis

Python

Communication

Visualization

Job description

Join to apply for the Quantitative Analyst role at G-Research.

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near-infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We employ some of the best talents in the field and foster a dynamic, flexible, and highly stimulating culture where innovative ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This role is based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 – in the heart of Central London, home to our Research Lab.

The role

The Post-Trade Analysis group collaborates with senior stakeholders across the firm—from Research to Portfolio Management—to analyze performance and identify inefficiencies in portfolio behaviors and trading patterns.

As a Quantitative Analyst, you will partner with our engineering team to develop advanced analytical tools and help productionize research findings into reports for ongoing monitoring and dissemination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver accurate research across various assets.
• Leading rigorous analysis of portfolio behaviors to draw statistically significant conclusions.
• Performing rapid analysis during crises to support decision-making.
• Researching and applying new methodologies to enhance group capabilities.
• Engaging in open debates to critically assess research outcomes.
• Thinking commercially to maximize value.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a quantitative or data analysis role with a strong track record.
• Experience handling large datasets with a focus on aggregation.
• Good programming skills, preferably in Python.
• A passion for continuous learning and impactful work.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive improvements.
• Precision, rigor, and attention to detail.
• Strong prioritization skills with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to create effective visualizations of complex problems.
• A demonstrated interest in financial markets.

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus.
• Lunch provided and a dedicated barista bar.
• 35 days’ annual leave.
• 9% company pension contributions.
• Informal dress code and good work/life balance.
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance.
• Monthly company events.

Location

London, UK

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analysis and Research

Industries

• Financial Services and Capital Markets