Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

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

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm in Coventry seeks a mid-level Quantitative Researcher/Trader to assist in designing and implementing trading strategies. This role offers the chance to influence business outcomes directly and includes a competitive salary with profit-and-loss share bonuses. Ideal candidates will have strong quantitative backgrounds and programming skills, as well as experience in equity research.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Programming experience in C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience as an alpha researcher in equities/stat-arb.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies.
• Work on alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction.
• Focus on US equities intraday trading.

Skills

Statistical Arbitrage

Alpha Research

Programming

Data Analysis

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

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Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb, Coventry

Client:

Radley James

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 Coventry to assist in designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies. You will work alongside experienced professionals on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, with the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the business. The 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 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!