Senior Quantitative Researcher - Macro

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm based in London is seeking a skilled trader to specialize in systematic trading of liquid futures and FX. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience and strong analytical skills, particularly in Python. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development, including interactions with renowned academic institutions and participation in industry events.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous holiday allowance

Health benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience required.
• Hands-on attitude towards technology projects.
• Strong academic record essential.
• Ability to mentor junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Trade liquid futures and FX at different frequencies.
• Analyze large data sets for investment strategies.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and technologists.

Skills

Researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX

Intraday predictor design and analysis

Portfolio construction and risk analysis

Strong coding skills, especially in Python

Handling large data sets

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or Physics

Tools

Python

Data analysis tools

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi‑manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

About Man AHL

Man AHL employs diversified quantitative techniques to offer a range of strategies which encompass traditional momentum, non‑traditional momentum, multi‑strategy and sector‑based approaches. Man AHL’s strategies are primarily alternative and seek to gain potential predictive, alpha‑generating insights through rigorous analysis of large data sets.

Man AHL is a specialised engine, applying scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data to build systematic investment strategies, trading continuously over hundreds of global markets. The team of 150 investment professionals, including 110 researchers, is comprised of scientists, technologists and finance practitioners, driven by curiosity and intellectual honesty, and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets.

The engine leverages Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Oxford‑Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field‑leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics, which can be applied to quantitative investing.

Founded in 1987, Man AHL’s funds under management were $63.8 billion at 31 March 2024. Further information can be found at www.man.com/ahl.

The Team

AHL Macro is the team responsible for Macro strategies. The team systematically trades liquid futures and FX at different frequencies, with holding periods ranging from monthly to intraday.

Technology and Business Skills

• 4+ years of experience researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX
• Experience with intraday predictor design and analysis
• Experience with portfolio construction, risk analysis
• Strong understanding of transaction costs, and mitigation strategies
• Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading

Personal Attributes

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university
• Hands‑on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
• Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
• Self‑organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with contending business demands and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business stakeholders alike. Ability to mentor junior researchers
• Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views

Working Here

AHL fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no‑attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors.

We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open‑plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work.

• We have annual away days and research off‑sites for the whole team
• We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and well‑balanced food selection catering to varying dietary requirements
• As well as PCs and Macs in our office, you’ll also find numerous amenities such as a Wellness room featuring Peloton bikes, a music room with notably a piano and guitar and a Maker space with light cubes and 3D printer
• We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups
• Man Group has proudly partnered with King’s College London Mathematics School for many years, which offers employees the opportunity to supervise a group of students on a scientific research project or internship
• We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @manquanttech and @ManGroup

We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.

Inclusion, Work‑Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity .
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long‑term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long‑service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer

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We are committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.