Quantitative Analyst

Aurum Search Limited; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Hedge Fund based in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst with at least 2 years of experience in equity vol. Candidates should hold a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field and have strong programming skills in Python. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to various vol strategies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience within an equity vol seat.
• Sell-side or buy-side experience is welcomed.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct research using large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Join a new PM in London focusing on equity vol.
• Contribute to running strategies from fully systematic to quant-informed.

Skills

Experience with equity vol

Research skills

Programming in Python

Critical thinking

Entrepreneurial nature

Education

Masters or PhD in a quantitative subject

Job description

Leading global Hedge Fund ($65bn+ AUM) is looking to grow its Volatility teams in London, with a focus on Equity Vol. They have a large presence in the Vol space, running strategies from fully systematic to quant-informed, both classic RV Dispersion and more esoteric strategies.

We are specifically looking for a Quantitative Analyst, to join a new PM in London, with experience in a semi- or fully systematic equity vol seat. This experience can be within either single stock or index, and any exotics exposure would be great.

The ideal candidate MUST have:

• 2+ years of experience within an equity vol seat
• Sell-side or buy-side experience is welcomed
• Masters or PhD in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Statistics
• Demonstrable ability to conduct research using large data sets
• Strong research and programming skills, primarily in Python
• Entrepreneurial nature with critical thinking skills

Please attach a CV if you match the above criteria.