Senior Quant Strategist: Fixed Income Systematic Alpha

Vanguard; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Quant Strategist to enhance the Global Bond Index team by developing systematic investment ideas and quantitative capabilities. The role focuses on signal generation, portfolio construction, and efficient execution within a controlled risk framework, collaborating with portfolio managers and traders to translate insights into practical investment decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative research experience in fixed income, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative research experience in fixed income or related strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to generate actionable investment ideas and translate them into portfolio applications.
• Experience in signal research, portfolio construction, and implementation within a risk-conscious setting.
• Familiarity with execution considerations, market microstructure, and drivers of trade efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative research for the Global Bond Index team, developing signals robust to portfolio decisions.
• Develop quantitative approaches for systematic portfolio construction and basket creation.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade efficiency, execution quality, and investment workflow.

Skills

Quantitative research

Signal research

Portfolio construction

Trade execution awareness

Fixed income markets

Data analytics

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Quant Strategist to enhance the Global Bond Index team by developing systematic investment ideas and quantitative capabilities. The role focuses on signal generation, portfolio construction, and efficient execution within a controlled risk framework, collaborating with portfolio managers and traders to translate insights into practical investment decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative research experience in fixed income, with a track record of