Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm is seeking a mid-level Quantitative Researcher/Trader in Guildford. The position involves designing and implementing systematic trading strategies while collaborating with professionals on critical projects impacting the business. Candidates must have an advanced quantitative degree and programming skills.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in systematic alpha research or automated market making is beneficial.
• Ability to work with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies.
• Collaborate on projects including alpha research and risk management.
• Focus on US equities intraday trading.

Skills

Statistical arbitrage

Programming (C++, C#, Python)

Alpha research

Risk management

Portfolio construction

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field or PhD (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering)

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Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb, Guildford

Client:

Radley James

Location:

Guildford, 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 Guildford to assist in designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies. You will collaborate with 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 agreements of less than 12 months.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Desired Skills:

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

This position offers a PnL share for bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary. We are open to relocating candidates from around the world!