Quantitative Research Lead – Sustainability

AVEVA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in London seeks a Quantitative Research Lead in Sustainability. This role requires expertise in data science and sustainability investing, focusing on designing technology solutions and quantitative models for investment products. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in Finance or a related field, alongside exceptional modelling capabilities and a solid understanding of sustainability data. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

Family friendly leave

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts on Aviva products

Private Medical Benefit

Flexible benefits

Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

Volunteering hours

Qualifications

• Master level qualification in Finance or sustainability-related field.
• Exceptional quantitative research modelling and coding skills.
• Deep knowledge of sustainability data and limitations.
• Understanding of sustainability concepts and industry regulations.
• Knowledge of the technology supporting investment management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end sustainability technology solutions.
• Develop quantitative models for investment processes.
• Operationalise solutions within technology architecture.

Skills

Quantitative research modelling

Data science expertise

Knowledge of sustainability data

Business management qualification

Education

Master's degree in Finance or Sustainability-related field

Data science degree

Job description

Quantitative Research Lead Sustainability

Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate other locations cannot be considered.

This is a great job for someone with excellent data science skills and knowledge of sustainable investing.

A bit about the job

This role brings data science expertise to the Sustainable Investing Function supporting Aviva’s commercial success through enhanced growth and investment performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering end‑to‑end sustainability technology solutions and quantitative models that address complex challenges within investment products and processes. They will leverage Aviva Investors quantitative research and development community to enrich sustainability risk analytics and develop models using appropriate data and technology including coding where required. The role involves operationalising these solutions within Aviva Investors technology architecture ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations and governance standards. A deep understanding of sustainability data investment strategies and technology infrastructure is essential as the candidate will help shape solution objectives from initial problem statements and advise on the art of the possible.

Skills and experience required

• Master level qualification / Finance or sustainability-related degree OR data science degree and business / management qualification preferable
• Demonstrable and exceptional quantitative research modelling and coding capabilities
• Deep knowledge of available sustainability data and its limitations
• Knowledge of prevailing sustainability concepts frameworks industry best practice and regulations
• Knowledge of the technology architecture supporting investment management

What you’ll get for this role

• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14% depending on what you put in
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Family friendly parental and carers leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working including part time and job shares.

We flex locations hours and working patterns to suit our customers’ business and you. Most of our people are smart working spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1