Quantitative Research Lead – Sustainability

Aviva Employment Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is looking for a Quantitative Research Lead to enhance sustainability technology solutions and investment performance. Ideal candidates will have a master's qualification, exceptional quantitative skills, and an understanding of sustainability data and investment management technology. This role offers a competitive pension scheme, performance bonuses, and flexible working arrangements, promoting inclusivity and support for a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Family-friendly parental leave

Generous holiday entitlement

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Flexible benefits including electric cars

Aviva Matching Share Plan

21 volunteering hours per year

Qualifications

• Master level qualification in finance, sustainability, or data science.
• Exceptional quantitative research and coding capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of sustainability data and its limitations.
• Understanding of sustainability frameworks and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with technology architecture in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver sustainability technology solutions.
• Develop quantitative models addressing investment challenges.
• Operationalize solutions within technology architecture.

Skills

Data science skills

Quantitative research modeling

Knowledge of sustainability data

Understanding of sustainability concepts

Knowledge of investment management technology

Education

Master's degree in Finance or Sustainability

Data science degree with business qualification

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