Senior Quantitative Researcher / Strategist, Factor & Index Equities, Sovereign Wealth Fund - R[...]

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their Factor & Index Equities team in London. This role involves developing advanced factor models and optimizing equity portfolios for a top Sovereign Wealth Fund. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in quantitative research, particularly within global asset management. You will work with large datasets and collaborate with investment teams to create tailored solutions for clients. If you are passionate about quantitative strategies and want to make an impact in a prestigious environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quantitative research or strategies.
• Experience with global asset managers or institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine factor models for equity strategies.
• Construct and optimize factor-based equity portfolios.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Factor Models

Portfolio Optimization

Data Management

Education

Master's in Finance

PhD in Quantitative Finance

Tools

Statistical Software

Data Analysis Tools

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Senior Quantitative Researcher / Strategist, Factor & Index Equities, Sovereign Wealth Fund - Role based in GCC, London

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a global top-10 Sovereign Wealth Fund based in the Middle East, is looking to hire a Manager into their Factor & Index Equities team, to focus on factor-based and indexed equity strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine factor models, including risk premia, style, and macroeconomic factors.
• Construct, backtest, and optimize factor-based and indexed equity portfolios.
• Acquire, clean, and manage large financial datasets, including fundamental, macroeconomic, and alternative data sources.
• Partner with investment teams to tailor solutions for institutional and retail clients.
• Develop tools to monitor portfolio performance, factor exposures, and tracking error.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Quantitative Research/Strategies, preferably from a Global Asset Manager or Institutional Investors such as Pension Funds, SWFs or Endowments