Senior Quantitative Portfolio Architect

M&G plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Pension up to 18%

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38 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Job summary

M&G plc is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst in London to develop models and analytical tools for portfolio construction and risk assessment within the Life Investment Office. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, scenario testing and robust governance across multi-asset portfolios.

You will work with colleagues to translate complex models into actionable investment insights, applying strong mathematical foundations and practical investment judgement.

Qualifications

• A strong quantitative academic background in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, financial engineering, economics or related field.
• Significant experience in quantitative investment, portfolio construction, risk modelling or related areas.
• Strong understanding of multi-asset portfolio analysis, investment risk and portfolio-construction techniques.
• Advanced Python skills and experience developing reliable analytical tools and processes.
• Ability to apply and critically evaluate quantitative models and exercise good investment judgement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with clear communication of complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Strategic Asset Allocation and Reference Portfolios across LIO’s multi-asset portfolios.
• Undertake quantitative portfolio analysis to assess risk and return characteristics and portfolio trade-offs.
• Develop portfolio optimisation, scenario analysis and robustness-testing capabilities to support construction and decisions.
• Evaluate impact of investment assumptions, portfolio constraints and implementation considerations.
• Develop clear portfolio diagnostics and outputs translating complex analysis into actionable insights for senior decisions.
• Develop and maintain quantitative models and tools, primarily using Python, with testing and documentation.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Mathematics

Statistics

Physics

Computer Science

Financial Engineering

Economics

Tools

Python

Job description

M&G plc is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst in London to develop models and analytical tools for portfolio construction and risk assessment within the Life Investment Office. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, scenario testing and robust governance across multi-asset portfolios.

You will work with colleagues to translate complex models into actionable investment insights, applying strong mathematical foundations and practical investment judgement.