Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm seeks a mid-level quantitative researcher/trader in London. This role involves designing trading strategies, collaborating on alpha research, and managing risk in US equities intraday trading. Candidates with an advanced degree and programming skills in C++, C#, or Python are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses offered.

Benefits

PnL-based bonus

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in quantitative research or trading.
• Experience or internships in systematic alpha research or automated market making.
• Experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies.
• Collaborate on projects including alpha research and portfolio construction.
• Impact business decisions through intraday trading.

Skills

Programming experience

Alpha research experience

Data analysis

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field or PhD

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading international systematic trading firm is looking to hire a talented mid-level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader in London. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies. You will collaborate with experienced professionals on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with a direct impact on the business. The focus is 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 or stat-arb backgrounds.
• 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 PnL-based bonus in addition to a competitive base salary. We are open to relocating candidates from around the world!