Quantitative Researcher / Trader

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global systematic trading firm in London is seeking a Quantitative Researcher / Trader to own and run strategies for generating alpha and revenue. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in a quantitative field and has Python coding skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £500k, along with significant bonuses and benefits including a pension and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Significant bonuses

Pension

25 days holiday

Catered meals

Onsite gym

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• You have an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
• You have end-to-end trading lifecycle experience with experience of owning your own strategies and alpha.
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and run your own strategies and generate your own alpha/revenue.
• Identify statistical patterns and opportunities using diversified data sets.
• Collaborate with team members and drive innovative processes.

Skills

Python coding

Statistical analysis

Data-driven decision making

Excellent communication

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Job description

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Client:

Client Server

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Quantitative Researcher / Trader London to £500k+

Global systematic trading firm with £20 billion under management is seeking well educated Quantitative Researcher / Traders to join their London team.

As a Quantitative Researcher / Trader Quantitative Researcher / Trader you will own and run your own strategies and generate your own alpha / revenue. The company works across all asset classes so you'll be able to play to your strengths, leveraging large, diversified data sets and processes to identify statistical patterns and opportunities.

Location / WFH:

You'll be based in the London office with a range of facilities including free catered meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and onsite gym, you'll also be able to work from home one day a week.

About you:

• You have an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering i.e. first class degree from a top tier university, Russel Group / Oxbridge
• You have end-to-end trading lifecycle experience with experience of owning your own strategies and alpha
• You have Python coding / scripting skills
• You have the intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields.
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary c£500k
• Significant bonuses
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to work on Greenfield systems at the cutting
• Continual learning and development opportunities