Quantitative Researcher — AI-Driven Asset Allocation (London)

PIMCO Europe Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

CFA certification reimbursement

Job summary

PIMCO Europe Ltd. is seeking a junior Quantitative Research Analyst in London to join the Client Solutions & Analytics team. You will work on asset allocation, risk analytics, and macro-aware perspectives, leveraging proprietary tools and AI-enabled processes.

The role requires a Master’s in a quantitative field, 0-2 years of relevant experience, strong statistics, and programming in Python (MATLAB a plus). Fluency in English is essential; another European language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in financial engineering or closely related quantitative discipline (already completed or to be completed by end of 2026)
• 0-2 years of experience in quantitative roles relating to investment strategy or asset allocation
• Excellent foundations in statistics and econometrics; experience analyzing large data sets preferred
• Proficiency in programming; Python required, with MATLAB a plus
• Proficiency in AI toolkit; Claude code, Copilot CLI or GPT Codex
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Fluency in English with another European language desirable
• Passion for financial markets, macroeconomics, investment management and financial modelling
• Ability to tackle sophisticated problems efficiently to a tight-deadline in a fast-paced professional environment

Responsibilities

• Support asset allocation and risk management solutions for clients and prospects
• Use proprietary software and external data sources to run risk analytics and stress tests
• Develop and maintain complex quantitative models and tools
• Produce risk management, attribution and product analysis reports
• Support senior strategists to generate thought leadership and insights
• Utilise AI-enabled tools to streamline processes and scale analyses
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Skills

Python

Statistics

Econometrics

AI toolkit

English fluent

Communication

Financial markets

Education

Master’s in financial engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

PIMCO Europe Ltd. is seeking a junior Quantitative Research Analyst in London to join the Client Solutions & Analytics team. You will work on asset allocation, risk analytics, and macro-aware perspectives, leveraging proprietary tools and AI-enabled processes.

The role requires a Master’s in a quantitative field, 0-2 years of relevant experience, strong statistics, and programming in Python (MATLAB a plus). Fluency in English is essential; another European language is a plus.