Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

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

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm seeks a talented mid-level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader to design and implement trading strategies in London. The role involves collaboration on alpha research, risk management, and has a direct impact on the business, focusing on US equities intraday trading.

Benefits

Profit and loss (PnL) share for bonuses

Relocation assistance for worldwide candidates

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies.
• Working on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction.

Skills

Programming experience

Experience in systematic alpha research

Experience working with large datasets

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field or PhD

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Client:

Radley James

Location:

Chesterfield, 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 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 work with experienced professionals on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with 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/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 datasets.

This position offers a profit and loss (PnL) share for bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary. Relocation assistance is available for candidates worldwide.