Quantitative Strategist (PhD)

Capula; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quantitative hedge fund in London is looking to hire Quantitative Strategists. The ideal candidates will have a PhD in a quantitative field, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in finance. Responsibilities include working with researchers on projects and backtesting trading strategies. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an exciting work environment, although hiring is not currently active.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Free breakfast and lunch

Qualifications

• Graduating shortly or have graduated with a PhD in a quantitative field.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with researchers and traders on projects leading to trading decisions.
• Backtest trading models and strategies.
• Participate wholly in training in financial modelling and trading strategies.
• Apply finance theory to enhance decision-making models.

Skills

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Critical thinking

Intellectual curiosity

Programming (Python/C++)

Education

PhD in a highly quantitative discipline

Job description

Please note, we are not actively hiring for this role. Please apply if you are interested in future opportunities within our quantitative strategy group.

Capula is looking to hire Quantitative Strategists in our London office. Successful candidates will have recently completed their PhD, be highly quantitative and have a clear interest in finance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team of a world-renowned and dynamic global quantitative hedge fund.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with researchers and traders on defined project(s) leading directly to trading decisions
• Backtest trading models and strategies
• Receive and participate wholly in training in financial modelling, analysis, research methods and trading strategies, in particular financial flows analysis.
• Apply knowledge of finance theory to improve existing quantitative decision making models and tools

What we look for

• Have graduated, or are graduating shortly, with a PhD in a highly quantitative discipline (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or another quantitative field)
• A keen interest in finance
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills accompanied by critical thinking and intellectual curiosity
• Experience with programming (e.g. Python/C++)
• A consistently strong academic record
• An interest in working in a highly dynamic environment

Benefits

Capula provides a competitive salary, visa sponsorship, relocation assistance and a competitive benefits package that includes free breakfast and lunch.