Quantitative Analyst, Fixed Income – Global Asset Manager, London | London, UK

Non-disclosed; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading European asset manager as a Quantitative Analyst in London. In this exciting role, you will develop and apply quantitative tools to support fund managers in their investment decisions. Your analytical skills will be crucial in enhancing portfolio construction and risk methodologies while collaborating with teams across the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to work autonomously and engage with clients, making a significant impact in the dynamic world of fixed income investments. If you have a strong academic background and a passion for quantitative finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Maths, Econometrics, or Quantitative Finance.
• Experience in database design and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative infrastructure and tools for portfolio optimization.
• Produce and present quantitative research to clients.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Mathematics

Econometrics

Quantitative Finance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Maths

Degree in Econometrics

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Tools

Database Design

Job description

Quantitative Analyst, Fixed Income – Global Asset Manager, London

Quantitative Analyst, Fixed Income – Global Asset Manager, London

Our client, a leading European asset manager, is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join their Global Fixed Income investment team in London. The successful person will report directly to the Head of Quant Research helping to develop and apply quantitative tools for fund managers to utilise as part of the investment decision making process.

Responsibilities:

• Develop quantitative infrastructure and production of quantitative data
• Develop and maintain portfolio construction and optimisation tools
• Develop risk and performance attribution methodologies
• Produce and present ad-hoc quantitative research
• Participate in client meetings, explaining the quantitative aspects of the investment process
• Liaise with internal system analysts and developers to provide expertise and enhance front-office tools
• Assist with quantitative analysis for major institutional presentations
• Respond to internal and external requests for ad-hoc quantitative solutions
• Actively exchange with other teams throughout the organisation to enhance collaboration and support wider business objectives

Requirements:

• Strong academic background in Maths/Econometrics/Quantitative Finance
• Analytical approach with close attention to detail
• Willingness to develop other IT skills as required
• Database design, interaction and retrieval experience advantageous
• Strong team player, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams across the organisation
• Willingness to undertake client facing duties
• Able to work autonomously for extended periods, with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Knowledge of financial markets and industry trends, demonstrated through relevant work experience
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English

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