VP, Quantitative Researcher, Equity Positioning & Derivatives

F&L Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment research firm in London seeks a Quantitative Researcher to develop systematic frameworks for equity positioning and analyze market data. The role involves collaborating with strategists and analysts, constructing indicators, and conducting studies around key market events. Ideal candidates will have a strong quantitative background; this position offers a dynamic environment at the forefront of investment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systematic frameworks to monitor equity positioning and flow dynamics.
• Analyse options market data and futures positioning.
• Construct short-term indicators linking positioning, flow, and sentiment to performance.
• Collaborate with strategists and analysts on research publications.
• Conduct targeted studies around key events.

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Our client is a leading provider of investment research and market strategy serving institutional investors globally. They are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to strengthen their capabilities in equity positioning, derivatives flow, and systematic insight generation. The role combines quantitative modelling with market strategy, working closely with senior researchers and clients to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systematic frameworks to monitor equity positioning and flow dynamics across cash equities, derivatives, and ETFs.
• Analyse options market data (open interest, greeks, dealer hedging proxies) and futures positioning (CFTC, index and sector-level exposure).
• Construct short-term indicators linking positioning, flow, and sentiment to performance, volatility, and factor rotation.
• Collaborate with strategists and analysts to translate model output into research publications, presentations, and live client discussions.
• Conduct targeted studies around key events — earnings seasons, macro releases, index rolls, and expiry cycles.

Oversee research integrity : data ingestion, validation, backtesting, documentation, and repro...