Quantitative Researcher – Short-Term Macro

Marlin Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Selection Ltd in London seeks a quantitative researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research and strategy development for systematic short-term macro trading across futures and FX markets.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a quantitative field or a PhD, strong Python experience, and 2+ years in a research role with large data sets to generate insights. Collaboration with traders and PMs is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related STEM field.
• PhD research experience/publications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate trading ideas from research and market insights.
• Develop short-to-medium-term systematic trading signals in futures and FX.
• Collaborate with PMs to optimize models, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Enhance proprietary research platforms for trading efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry tools, datasets, and research.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Applied Math/CS

PhD in related field (advantage)

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

Quantitative Researcher – Short-Term Macro

Quantitative Researcher – Short-Term Macro
Location: London

Are you a talented Quantitative Researcher looking to join a dynamic and high-performing team? My client is seeking a skilled individual to contribute to cutting-edge research and strategy development in systematic short-term macro trading across futures and FX markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Generate innovative trading ideas by leveraging academic research and financial market insights.

Research and develop short-to-medium-term systematic trading signals in futures and FX markets.

Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and the trading group to optimize model design, portfolio construction, risk management, and market execution.

Enhance and develop proprietary research platforms to drive trading efficiency.

Stay at the forefront of industry advancements, including technical tools, alternative datasets, and academic research.

Skills & Experience:

Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Matlab, R), with a strong preference for Python.

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.

PhD research experience/publications in relevant fields are a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical and abstract reasoning mindset.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

2+ years of experience in a quantitative research role, with a focus on trading signal development.

Experience working with large and diverse datasets to generate trading insights.

Background in quantitative finance, econometrics, asset pricing, or macroeconomics.

Familiarity with macro markets (Equity indices, Currencies, Commodities, Fixed Income) is highly desirable.

Experience utilizing alternative data sources to develop and deploy trading strategies is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Quantitative Researcher to make a significant impact within a high-performance team. If you have the skills and passion for systematic trading and macro strategies, we would love to hear from you!