Quantitative Researcher - Equities

LGBT Great; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to drive innovative alpha research. The role requires strong analytical skills, coding expertise in Python, and a solid academic background in quantitative fields. The team is dedicated to leveraging advanced technology and data analysis to optimize investment strategies. Join a collaborative environment that values inclusion and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Holiday Allowance

Health Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Wellness Room

Canteen with Nutritious Food

Annual Away Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Researched and traded innovative alpha signals.
• Strong academic record with high mathematical content.
• Experience handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver on your own research agenda focused on new alpha research.
• Work in a high-velocity environment with a self-organized approach.
• Collaborate with a team of investment professionals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Coding

Statistical Understanding

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Degree in Physics

Tools

Python

Job description

Job Application for Quantitative Researcher - Equities at Man GroupLondon

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025

About Man AHL

Man AHL employs diversified quantitative techniques to offer a range of strategies which encompass traditional momentum, non-traditional momentum, multi-strategy and sector-based approaches. Man AHL’s strategies are primarily alternative and seek to gain potential predictive, alpha-generating insights through rigorous analysis of large data sets.

Man AHL is a specialised engine, applying scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data in order to build systematic investment strategies, trading continuously over hundreds of global markets. The team of 150 investment professionals, including 110 researchers, is comprised of scientists, technologists and finance practitioners, driven by curiosity and intellectual honesty, and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets.

The engine leverages Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics, which can be applied to quantitative investing.

Founded in 1987, Man AHL’s funds under management were $63.8 billion at 31 March 2024. Further information can be found at www.man.com/ahl.

The Team

The Specialist Equities team is responsible for high-capacity strategies with medium-to-high Sharpe. Our academic backgrounds span Mathematics, Machine Learning, and Computer Science. The team has been running for several years and look after a large and successful set of signals across regions and trading frequencies. We are now diversifying our signal set to capture new sources of alpha. Your role would be to drive and deliver on your own research agenda. It will be fully focused on new alpha research.

Ideal Candidate

• Researched and traded live at least two innovative and creative alpha signals with holding period days to weeks

• Independent, self-organised, can effectively manage time in a high-velocity environment

• A go-getter with outstanding analytical skills and a hands-on attitude

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university

• A deep understanding of statistics and an ability to apply to real world problems

• Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading

Working Here

AHL fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors.

We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work.

• We have annual away days and research off-sites for the whole team

• We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and well-balanced food selection catering to varying dietary requirements

• As well as PCs and Macs in our office, you’ll also find numerous amenities such as a Wellness room featuring Peloton bikes, a music room with notably a piano and guitar and a Maker space with light cubes and 3D printer

• We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups

• Man Group has proudly partnered with King’s College London Mathematics School for many years, which offers employees the opportunity to supervise a group of students on a scientific research project or internship

• We open-source some of our technology. See

• We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See and

We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.