Quantitative Researcher

Anson McCade Pty; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty in London is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join our client’s team. You will develop and test quantitative models and investment strategies, identify signals, and analyze large datasets to support systematic approaches.

The role requires strong Python skills, a solid quantitative background and the ability to translate research ideas into practical implementations within a leading investment environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of quantitative research experience.
• Experience in quantitative investment, hedge fund, trading or research environments.
• Strong track record of quantitative research and systematic strategy development.
• Strong understanding of statistics, modelling and data analysis.
• Experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent Python and programming skills.
• Experience with machine learning or advanced quantitative techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test quantitative models and investment strategies.
• Identify new signals, patterns and data sources.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to extract insights.
• Apply statistical and quantitative techniques to solve investment problems.
• Conduct rigorous research, backtesting and analysis to validate ideas.
• Develop and improve portfolio and risk methodologies.
• Explore new datasets and research techniques to advance models.
• Collaborate with other researchers and investment professionals.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data analysis

Statistics

Problem solving

Education

Quantitative discipline

Job description

London | Mid-Frequency Macro | Quantitative Research

I’m working with a leading investment firm looking to hire an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join its London team.

The role will involve developing quantitative research, identifying new investment opportunities and building systematic models, with the opportunity to work across a broad range of research problems.

The Role

• Develop and test quantitative models and investment strategies
• Identify new signals, patterns and sources of information
• Analyse large and complex datasets
• Apply statistical and quantitative techniques to investment problems
• Conduct rigorous research, backtesting and analysis
• Develop and improve portfolio and risk methodologies
• Explore new datasets and research techniques
• Work closely with other researchers and investment professionals
• Take research ideas from initial concept through to implementation
• Continuously investigate new approaches to improve the investment process

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of quantitative research experience
• Experience within a quantitative investment, hedge fund, trading or research environment
• Strong track record of quantitative research and systematic strategy development
• Strong understanding of statistics, modelling and data analysis
• Experience working with large datasets
• Excellent Python and programming skills
• Experience with machine learning or other advanced quantitative techniques is beneficial
• Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and develop original research ideas

This is an opportunity to join an established quantitative investment environment and work on challenging research problems with the potential to directly influence investment decisions and systematic strategies.