Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm seeks a mid-level Quantitative Researcher/Trader specializing in statistical arbitrage to join their Brighton team. This role focuses on designing and implementing systematic strategies with a direct impact on US equities intraday trading, offering competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

PnL share for bonuses

Relocation assistance available worldwide

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in this domain.
• Experience or internships in systematic alpha research.
• Experience or internships in automated market making.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of systematic trading strategies.
• Work on alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction.

Skills

Programming experience in one major language

Experience as an alpha researcher in equities/stat-arb

Experience working with large data sets

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field or PhD

Job description

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Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb, Brighton

Client:

Radley James

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading international systematic trading firm is looking to hire a talented mid-level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader in Brighton to assist in the design, development, and implementation of systematic trading strategies. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with direct impact on the business. This role focuses on US equities intraday trading.

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field or PhD (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
• Programming experience in one major language (C++, C#, Python, etc.).
• Experience as an alpha researcher in equities/stat-arb.
• Non-compete clauses of less than 12 months.
• At least 2 years of experience in this domain.

Desired Skills:

• Experience or internships in systematic alpha research.
• Experience or internships in automated market making.
• Experience working with large data sets.

This position offers a PnL share for bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary. Relocation assistance available worldwide!