Senior Quantitative Researcher

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Quantitative hedge fund in London is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to manage research processes, focusing on data analysis and alpha generation strategies. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.S. in a quantitative field along with at least 2 years of relevant research experience. Proficiency in Python, C++, or R is also required, along with a strong ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of research experience in Equities.
• Strong background in quantitative research.
• Demonstrated programming abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the research process.
• Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential.
• Analyze and improve upon academic research.

Skills

Data analysis

Alpha signal discovery

Backtesting

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Programming in R

Ability to learn new methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in quantitative discipline

Job description

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Senior Quantitative Researcher, London (City of London)

Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

My client is a leading Quantitative hedge fund, which deploys systematic trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities & futures. The core of their effort is research into a wide range of market anomalies, fuelled by their unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. They are seeking a researcher with a background in alpha research.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the research process, including data analysis, alpha signal discovery, backtesting, trading, idea generation, alpha signal/portfolio analysis and the management of production code.
• Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential.
• Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research.
• 2+ years of research experience in Equities.
• Ph.D. or M.S. in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, operations research, or another quantitative discipline.
• Programming in Python, C++, or R.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to alpha generation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.