Quantitative Analyst PhD SQL Python

Client Server; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Greater London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst with a PhD in Physics to analyze weather data and deliver bespoke statistical models. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £90k plus bonus, and includes private medical insurance, life assurance, and training opportunities. You will work collaboratively in a collegiate environment with seasoned professionals and have the flexibility to work from home once a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Training and career development opportunities

Company retreats

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record with a PhD in Physics.
• Commercial experience in a similar role.
• Strong SQL skills and coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data to identify risk.
• Partner with experienced Quants and liaise with Portfolio Managers.
• Implement statistical models for demand and supply forecasting.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science techniques

C++

C#

Education

PhD in Physics

BSc with 2.1 or above

Job description

Quantitative Analyst (PhD SQL Python) London / WFH to £90k

Would you like to advance your career as a Quantitative Analyst working with and learning from a hugely talented team?

You could be joining a specialist Hedge Fund and working on long term strategic projects which involve implementing quantitative statistical models that are used to forecast elements of demand and supply of energy for European markets.

As a Quantitative Analyst you will focus on analysing weather data to identify Risk, partnering with experienced Quants and liaising with Portfolio Managers to deliver bespoke statistical models and methods.

Location / WFH

You’ll be working in a collegiate team environment based in London with a small group of accomplished software / data engineers and finance entrepreneurs with flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you

• You have an excellent academic record of achievement; 2.1 or above at BSc, and have studied Physics to PhD level at a top tier university
• You have commercial experience in a similar role (this must be fulltime but could be an internship)
• You can code with at least one of the following: Python, C++ or C#
• You have strong SQL skills
• You're comfortable working with large data sets and statistics
• You have a good appreciation of data science techniques
• You have experience of implementing highly scalable, performant, low latency solutions
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you

• Up to £90k + bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Training and career development opportunities
• Work from Home (x1 day London office per week)
• Company retreats such as Winter skiing trips and Summer weekends away