Quantitative Equity Researcher

Mat Vin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Hybrid working environment

Strong pension plan

Job summary

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd in London seeks a Quantitative Equity Researcher to develop stock selection signals, maintain and enhance proprietary models, and assist in managing assigned portfolios.

The role emphasizes research, infrastructure development, and clear communication of results within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of quantitative analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong communication skills and concise argumentation.

Responsibilities

• Research, validation, back-testing and production of factors; document findings.
• Maintain and enhance research and production infrastructure.
• Assist in creating and maintaining sales and service materials.

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Hands-on

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.

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.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work‑life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.

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

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 futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work‑life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.

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

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.