Quantitative Equity Researcher

115 SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Strong pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive care for physical and mental well-being

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Volunteer days

Access to employee networks

Free fruit

Job summary

115 SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd. is seeking a Quantitative Equity Researcher based in London to develop stock selection signals and enhance proprietary models. This role involves maintaining assigned portfolios and contributing to research and production infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, minimum 3 years of quantitative analysis experience, and proficiency in Python. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in quantitative analysis.
• Hands-on attitude towards projects.
• Ability to communicate results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research, validation, and back-testing of return and risk factors.
• Maintain and enhance research and production infrastructure.
• Create and maintain sales and service materials.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python

Strong communication skills

Ability to work on multiple projects

Education

Strong academic record in mathematics, statistics, or computing

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.

We are looking for a Quantitative Equity Researcher based in London, SEI, 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 the 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.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working environment.
• Strong pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive care for physical and mental well-being.
• Work‑life balance enabling relaxation, recharge and caring for loved ones.
• Private medical care, online GP appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to employee networks, free fruit.

For more information, visit https://www.seic.com/.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (‘SIEL’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).