Sr. Quant Researcher - Index Volatility/RV | London, UK

S.R Investment Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Quant Researcher specializing in Index Volatility and RV. This role involves managing comprehensive research processes, developing trading strategies, and creating alpha signals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and programming skills, particularly in Python, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence investment strategies and contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in the financial services sector. If you are driven by data and innovation, this could be the perfect fit for your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing trading hypotheses and strategies.
• Strong programming skills and ability to work with complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the research process, including data collection and analysis.
• Create new alpha signals and contribute to strategy improvement.

Skills

Python

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Research

Time Series Modeling

Education

MS or PhD in Finance

MS or PhD in Computer Science

MS or PhD in Mathematics

MS or PhD in Physics

Job description

Sr. Quant Researcher - Index Volatility/RV

• Managing all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring.
• Improvement of existing strategies.
• Has experience in her/his own research trading strategies and signals that can be deployed.
• Time series modeling, simulation, or quantitative research experience.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Evaluating new datasets for alpha potential.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the investment process and the team’s research and trading infrastructure.
• Creating new alpha signals/alpha generation (has a track record).

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative disciplines.
• Researching Index volatility/RV strategies.
• Strong programming skills with high proficiency in Python.
• Develop trading hypotheses.
• Experience researching intraday futures strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Willing to take ownership of work, working independently and within a small team.

Location: London

REFER A FRIEND

If you're interested in this opportunity, please forward your CV. Alternatively, for more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Shanaz Rob at [phone] or email [e-mail].

SR Investment Partners is driven by the needs, influences, and opinions of the financial services industry, not the recruitment industry model. This helps us create strong partnerships and attract top talent. Our goal is to provide a competitive edge by offering market-specific solutions for revenue-generating talent in the most demanding environments. In this fast-paced landscape, organizations must be prepared to compete for top talent, and SR Investment Partners supports them in this endeavor.

What We Do:

We are a selective financial services recruitment firm specializing in identifying high-caliber mid to senior professionals relevant to the investment management industry, working across buy-side and sell-side roles in all asset classes. We provide key talent and solutions to hedge funds, asset management firms, investment banks, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, private equity, insurance, trading houses, and investment managers. We help build, guide, and grow organizations despite complex business landscapes.

We offer consultancy, permanent, contract, and executive search solutions across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Our trusted partnerships within the industry support us in everything we do. Because clients trust us, our collaborations are built on integrity, competence, and cooperation. We serve boards, C-level leaders, heads of desks, executive teams, and their organizations, enabling continuous competitive advantage through innovative thinking and proactive strategies.

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Website: https://www.sr-investmentpartners.com/

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