Quantitative Strategist (PhD)

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

Job summary

Capula, un fonds de couverture quantitatif mondial de renom, recherche des Stratèges Quantitatifs. Les candidats doivent avoir récemment terminé leur doctorat dans une discipline quantitative et avoir un intérêt marqué pour la finance. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité de travailler sur des décisions de trading clés et de participer à des projets dynamiques tout en bénéficiant d'un salaire compétitif et de divers avantages.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Free breakfast and lunch

Qualifications

• Diplômé ou en voie d'obtention d'un doctorat.
• Compétences quantitatives et analytiques solides, curiosité intellectuelle.
• Expérience en programmation souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec les chercheurs et traders sur des projets d'apprentissage.
• Tester des modèles de trading et des stratégies.
• Participer à des formations en modélisation financière et analyses.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Programming

Education

PhD in a highly quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

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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
• Participate in training in financial modelling, analysis, research methods, and trading strategies, particularly financial flows analysis
• Apply knowledge of finance theory to enhance existing quantitative decision-making models and tools

Requirements:

What we look for:

• Graduated or soon-to-graduate with a PhD in a highly quantitative discipline (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or another quantitative field)
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity
• Experience with programming (e.g., Python, C++)
• Strong academic record
• Interest in working in a highly dynamic environment

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