Quantitative Equity Researcher

SEI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and asset management firm in Greater London is seeking a Quantitative Equity Researcher to develop stock selection signals and enhance proprietary models. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in quantitative analysis and proficiency in Python. The role involves extensive research, maintaining research infrastructure, and effective communication of findings. The company offers a competitive benefits package that supports work-life balance in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive care for physical and mental well-being

Strong pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in quantitative analysis.
• Ability to explain results to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with equity factor models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research on return and risk factors.
• Maintain and enhance research infrastructure.
• Assist in creating sales and service materials.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Strong communication skills

Hands-on attitude

Education

Strong academic record in mathematics, statistics, and computing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quantitative Investment Management (QiM) team manages over 50 equity strategies across a variety of geographies, investment styles and risk profiles. The team is experiencing strong asset and account growth, requiring further investment into people, data, and tools.

Quantitative Equity Researcher, Quantitative Investment Management, London

SEI is seeking to hire a Quantitative Equity Researcher to develop stock selection signals, maintain and enhance proprietary models, and assist in managing assigned portfolios.

What you will do :

• ›Research (40%): Undertake research, validation, back-testing, and production of return and risk factors; document and communicate the findings; keep current with relevant publications
• ›Infrastructure (40%): maintain and actively contribute to enhancement and design of the research and production infrastructure.
• ›Communication (20%): assist in creating and maintaining sales and service materials

What we need from you :

• ›Minimum 3 years of experience in quantitative analysis
• ›Proficiency in Python
• ›Strong communication skills: able to argue a point concisely and deal with conflicting views
• ›Hands‑on attitude: willing to get involved with various projects across the group

What we would like from you :

• ›Strong academic record with high mathematical, statistical and computing content
• ›Experience with equity factor models
• ›Ability to explain results and model features to non‑technical audiences.
• ›Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information.

SEI’s Competitive Advantage :

To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well‑being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work‑life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futuresSM—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.