Senior Quantitative Analyst | Hybrid, Alpha-Driven Models

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Retirement plan

Access to state-of-the-art trading and

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a leading hedge fund role based in Randburg, Gauteng, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will design, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies across asset classes using advanced mathematical modeling, statistics, and machine learning.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or master's in a quantitative field, excels in Python and C++, and has a deep understanding of financial markets and risk management.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in a highly quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Financial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a similar role within hedge funds, investment banks, or proprietary trading firms.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python and C++.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, time series analysis, econometrics, and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with financial markets, derivatives, and trading execution platforms.
• Proven ability to develop and implement complex mathematical models.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a Hybrid environment is preferred.
• High level of intellectual curiosity and a drive for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement quantitative trading algorithms and strategies.
• Develop and backtest trading models using historical and real-time market data.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trading patterns, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Build robust and efficient trading systems in collaboration with software engineers.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of live trading strategies.
• Manage and mitigate trading risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine strategies and execute trades.
• Stay abreast of the latest academic research and technological advancements in quantitative finance.
• Conduct post-trade analysis and performance attribution.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and technological infrastructure.

Skills

Python

C++

Education

PhD or Master in Mathematics/Physics/CS/Statistics/Financial Engineering

Tools

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a leading hedge fund role based in Randburg, Gauteng, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will design, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies across asset classes using advanced mathematical modeling, statistics, and machine learning.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or master's in a quantitative field, excels in Python and C++, and has a deep understanding of financial markets and risk management.