Quantitative Analyst

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position involves maintaining and upgrading the firm's automated trading framework, managing large datasets, and collaborating closely with quant researchers and traders. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and be proficient in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python. This innovative firm emphasizes collaboration and offers a unique opportunity to work in a technology-driven environment focused on high-quality, uncorrelated returns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is essential.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade the automated trading framework codebase.
• Manage large datasets for research and production environments.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Q/KDB+

Linux

Bash

Job description

This range is provided by Anson McCade. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients. They have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, they design and build their own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, they emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of the Quant Analyst Position:

• Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments.
• Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities. For instance, do some post-trade analysis or production reconciliation.
• Work in close collaboration with quant researchers and traders to understand the constantly evolving needs of the trading desks.

Typical Day of a Quant Analyst:

• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.
• Work on various longer-term projects required for expanding our systematic trading activities and ensuring their robustness.

Skill Set Required For The Position:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Great attention to details.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Q/KDB+.
• Knowledge of Linux and Bash.
• Advanced quantitative skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Finance

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