Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm is seeking a mid-level Quantitative Researcher/Trader in Bristol to enhance their trading strategies. This role will involve collaboration on key projects, focusing on risk management and portfolio construction, offering a competitive salary and profit share bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in quantitative research/trading.
• Experience as an alpha researcher in equities/stat-arb.
• Experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies.
• Collaborate on alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction.
• Impact on US equities intraday trading.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Programming

Risk Management

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

PhD (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering)

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb, Bristol

Client:

Radley James

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 seeking a talented mid-level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader in Bristol to assist in designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies. You will collaborate with experienced professionals on projects involving alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with direct impact on the business. The focus will be 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 agreements of less than 12 months.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.

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 profit and loss (PnL) share for bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary. We are open to relocating candidates from around the world!