Senior Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Trading

iSAM Securities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iSAM Securities, London, seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher to lead research across a full lifecycle of systematic trading strategies for institutional clients.

You will drive ideas through testing, production and monitoring, collaborating with technologists and researchers to deliver robust, scalable research and portfolio insights. Strong Python skills and a PhD-level mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics or finance).
• Significant experience in quantitative research and systematic trading or asset management.
• Experience researching and trading systematic strategies across liquid global markets (futures, FX, equities, rates and commodities).
• Strong programming skills, preferably Python, with ability to conduct independent research and build robust analytical tools.
• Knowledge of statistics, time-series analysis, optimisation, portfolio construction and risk management.
• Experience connecting empirical research with practical investment implementation, including transaction costs, capacity, risk and live performance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining new systematic trading strategies across global markets from hypothesis through testing, validation, implementation and live monitoring.
• Enhancing existing strategies via signal refinement, model improvements and rigorous empirical testing.
• Contributing to portfolio construction and risk management research.
• Taking ownership of research projects from idea generation to production implementation.
• Collaborating with researchers, technologists and execution specialists to ensure research ideas are implemented and monitored effectively.
• Developing research tools, data sets, analytical infrastructure and reporting processes to improve research quality and speed.
• Communicating research findings and investment rationale clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Representing iSAM Vector in client meetings and explaining strategy, research process and risk considerations.
• Mentoring junior researchers and fostering a rigorous, collaborative research culture.

Skills

Python

Statistics

Time-series analysis

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Research leadership

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

iSAM Securities, London, seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher to lead research across a full lifecycle of systematic trading strategies for institutional clients.

You will drive ideas through testing, production and monitoring, collaborating with technologists and researchers to deliver robust, scalable research and portfolio insights. Strong Python skills and a PhD-level mindset are essential.