Quantitative Researcher - Equities London

Man Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking investment management firm as a key player in the Specialist Equities team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovative alpha research, leveraging your strong analytical and coding skills. With a collaborative culture and an open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values performance and meritocracy. The firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about finance and technology and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Holiday Allowance

Health Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Onsite Canteen

Wellness Room

Annual Away Days

Professional Development Support

Community Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in quantitative fields like Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Proven experience in trading innovative alpha signals.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver on your own research agenda focused on new alpha research.
• Manage and analyze large data sets for trading strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Independent Time Management

Coding Skills (Python)

Statistical Analysis

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Degree in Physics

Tools

Python

Scientific Stack (NumPy, Pandas)

Job description

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

1. Researched and traded live at least two innovative and creative alpha signals with holding period days to weeks.
2. Independent, self-organised, can effectively manage time in a high-velocity environment.
3. A go-getter with outstanding analytical skills and a hands-on attitude.
4. 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.
5. A deep understanding of statistics and an ability to apply to real world problems.
6. 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 regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @manquanttech and @ManGroup.

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.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].

Man Group is a global, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $174.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.

We invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Group’s single operating platform, enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration, strength and resources of the entire firm. Our platform is underpinned by advanced technology, supporting our investment teams at every stage of their process, including alpha generation, portfolio management, trade execution and risk management.

Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and long-lasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, as well as giving back and contributing positively to our communities. For more information about Man Group’s global charitable efforts, and our diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit: https://www.man.com/corporate-responsibility.

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 30 September 2024. All investment management and advisory services are offered through the investment engines of Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man Discretionary, Man FRM, Man Varagon, Man Global Private Markets and Man Solutions.

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