Quantitative Analyst – Equity Derivatives

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is recruiting a Quantitative Analyst for a leading global hedge fund to join the equities and equity derivatives team. This front-office role works directly with senior Portfolio Managers to translate research into investable strategies.

You will conduct quantitative research, develop models, analyse market data and backtest ideas, building tools to support investment decisions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience in quantitative research, quantitative trading, derivatives, systematic strategies or a related field.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills, particularly Python.
• Excellent mathematical, statistical and analytical capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts.
• Experience with equities, derivatives, options or volatility is advantageous, although candidates with strong experience in adjacent quantitative areas will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research across equities and equity derivatives.
• Develop statistical and mathematical models to identify and evaluate market opportunities.
• Analyse market data, pricing, volatility and broader market dynamics.
• Research and backtest trading ideas and quantitative signals.
• Develop analytical tools to support investment and risk decisions.
• Contribute to portfolio construction, trade analysis and risk management.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers to translate research into implementable investment strategies.

Skills

Quantitative research

Statistical modelling

Data analysis

Python programming

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Python

Job description

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join its growing equities and equity derivatives investment team.

This is a front-office role working directly with senior Portfolio Managers, with a focus on applying quantitative research, modelling and data analysis to investment strategies and portfolio decisions.

The Role

• Conduct quantitative research across equities and equity derivatives.
• Develop statistical and mathematical models to identify and evaluate market opportunities.
• Analyse market data, pricing, volatility and broader market dynamics.
• Research and backtest trading ideas and quantitative signals.
• Develop analytical tools to support investment and risk decisions.
• Contribute to portfolio construction, trade analysis and risk management.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers to translate research into implementable investment strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience in quantitative research, quantitative trading, derivatives, systematic strategies or a related field.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills, particularly Python.
• Excellent mathematical, statistical and analytical capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts.
• Experience with equities, derivatives, options or volatility is advantageous, although candidates with strong experience in adjacent quantitative areas will also be considered.

This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalised and expanding investment platform, working closely with senior investment professionals in an environment where quantitative research is directly integrated into the investment process.