Quantitative Analyst - Investment Solutions

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large institutional asset manager based in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their Investment Solutions business. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing asset allocation proposals and conducting bespoke analysis for a range of clients. A degree in a quantitative discipline and proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or R are essential. Competitive salary plus bonus offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at an asset manager or investment consultancy.
• Strong academic background, degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python or R is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop asset allocation proposals for a broad range of clients.
• Formulate new ideas for research and investment proposal development.
• Design and maintain quantitative tools.
• Conduct bespoke ALM analysis for clients.

Skills

Asset allocation development

Research formulation

Quantitative tool design

ALM analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a quantitative discipline

CFA or actuarial qualifications

Tools

Matlab

Python

R

Job description

Overview

Location London

Date Posted 8 November 2019

Category Investment

Job Type Permanent

Job ID J17321

Competitive Salary + bonus

Our client, a large institutional asset manager is looking to hire a Quantitative Analyst to join the Investment Solutions business. This individual will be responsible for developing asset allocation proposals for a broad range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Development of asset allocation proposals for a broad range of clients
• Formulate new ideas for research and investment proposal development
• Design and maintain quantitative tools
• Conduct bespoke ALM analysis for clients
• Follow industry trends and produce thought leadership material including white papers, blogs and presentations
• Work closely with various stakeholders across the organisation to discuss technical analysis and market issues

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at an asset manager or investment consultancy
• Strong academic background, degree in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, engineering, economics, mathematics
• CFA or actuarial qualifications are strongly preferred
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python or R
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail

Additional information

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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