Senior Quant Researcher, Systematic Equity – VP

Groot Rotterdam; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Investment Management in London is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to advance our Systematic Equity program. You will work with portfolio managers to develop new ideas, improve models, and apply AI/data science to investment problems.

The role requires a PhD and strong Python/SQL skills, with hands-on ML experience and a track record in alpha generation and risk-aware portfolio construction. London-based, with a focus on impactful research and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative discipline preferred.
• Strong background in quantitative equity investing and alpha research.
• Experience applying AI and ML to quantitative models.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with large-scale data processing.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for alpha generation and portfolio construction innovations.
• Lead and execute research projects from ideation to implementation.
• Use machine learning and AI to enhance research and investment outcomes.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to improve strategies.
• Mentor junior researchers and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Quantitative research

Portfolio construction

Communication

Education

PhD in quantitative discipline

Tools

Spark

Job description

State Street Investment Management in London is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to advance our Systematic Equity program. You will work with portfolio managers to develop new ideas, improve models, and apply AI/data science to investment problems.

The role requires a PhD and strong Python/SQL skills, with hands-on ML experience and a track record in alpha generation and risk-aware portfolio construction. London-based, with a focus on impactful research and collaboration.