Quantitative Research PhD Graduate: Systematic Trading

iSAM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iSAM is a leading quantitative trading firm seeking a PhD-level Quantitative Research candidate to join the iSAM Funds research team in London. The role focuses on applying advanced statistical methods to develop and evaluate quantitative signals and strategies.

You will work embedded within a collaborative research team, tackling challenging problems with strong analytical rigor and an eagerness to learn. Prior industry experience is not required, only drive and curiosity.

Qualifications

• PhD student in Econometrics or Economics with expected completion in 2026 or 2027.
• Strong foundation in statistics and probability theory.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience handling large datasets.
• A strong interest in financial markets and systematic trading.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the research and development of systematic investment strategies.
• Analyzing large and complex financial datasets to identify signals, patterns, and risk characteristics.
• Designing, implementing, and testing quantitative models using Python and relevant numerical and statistical libraries.
• Documenting research methodologies and results, and presenting findings to senior researchers.
• Collaborating closely with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and technologists.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Statistical knowledge

Interest in financial markets

Education

PhD in Econometrics or Economics

Tools

Python

Job description

iSAM is a leading quantitative trading firm seeking a PhD-level Quantitative Research candidate to join the iSAM Funds research team in London. The role focuses on applying advanced statistical methods to develop and evaluate quantitative signals and strategies.

You will work embedded within a collaborative research team, tackling challenging problems with strong analytical rigor and an eagerness to learn. Prior industry experience is not required, only drive and curiosity.