Quantitative Research Analyst

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative thinker to join their client analytics team. This role involves publishing innovative research, constructing bespoke investment solutions, and developing analytical platforms. Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate across various departments, enhancing their skills while contributing to impactful projects. The firm values diversity and invests in its people, providing a supportive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. If you have a strong quantitative background and a passion for problem-solving, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Commuter Benefits

Health Club Discounts

Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantitative disciplines and asset pricing.
• Experience with time series and panel data econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Publish research on market themes and develop investment solutions.
• Collaborate with various teams for internal and client presentations.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Python

MATLAB

C++

Public Speaking

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Quantitative Discipline

Formal Training in Empirical Research

Job description

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PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Job Description

The client analytics team produces innovative thought leadership and quantitative research for PIMCO’s clients. Candidates can expect to publish research pieces on relevant market themes, construct bespoke investment solutions, and develop platforms and applications to better analyse client portfolios. The team’s research topics are broad-ranging adapting to market trends and client interest. Recent publications include: views on inflation, the role of fixed income in a low yielding environment, private asset risk and performance, smart beta emerging market portfolios, and retirement planning. Candidates should be hands-on creative thinkers able to build research and investment solutions from inception to completion to fit client needs. Candidates will collaborate with multiple parts of the firm, including Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Client Management and can expect to be involved in both internal as well as client presentations. Applicants should have a strong research background as well as excellent public speaking skills.

Requirements

• Strong interest and background in quantitative disciplines; knowledge of asset pricing, economic theory, and optimization methods preferred
• Formal training in empirical research, especially time series and panel data econometrics; experience analysing large data sets preferred
• Proficiency in programming; Python, MATLAB, C++, preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills
• PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and travel coverage
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
• Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office.