Quant Researcher

LGBT Great; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mankind days

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Man Group is seeking a quantitative researcher to develop and improve investment strategies in equity markets. You will work across the full research lifecycle, from idea generation and data sourcing to model building and trade execution, contributing to a broader research agenda.

The role requires a strong background in statistics/econometrics, extensive data analysis, and solid programming in Python, with collaboration across teams and a track record of original research.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance/Economics or related quantitative field.
• Track record of original research and demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent quantitative skills; econometrics or statistics with empirical research experience.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
• Confident communicator; good interpersonal skills to work with the team.
• Self-organized; able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• 3+ years of experience in research; prior investment field experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve quantitative investment strategies in equity markets across the research lifecycle from idea generation to trade execution.
• Identify new investment ideas or data sources and refine data for modeling.
• Code and perform statistical/ML analysis to build and test predictive models.
• Interpret and present results; implement insights into strategies.
• Collaborate with adjacent research teams on data, techniques and insights.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Econometrics

Statistics

Communication

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in CS/Statistics/Math/Finance

Job description

About Man Group

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 $253.6 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 www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing.

Purpose of the role

Develop and improve quantitative investment strategies in equity markets within the Strategic Alpha Research team (SAR). Work across the full research lifecycle – from idea generation and data sourcing, through signal construction and testing, to portfolio construction and trade execution – supporting both new and existing strategies.

• Identifying new investment ideas or innovative data sources;
• Sourcing, gathering and refining complex data for modeling;
• Coding and performing statistical/ML analysis to build, test and refine predictive models;
• Interpreting, presenting, and implementing the results;
• Conducting research on various implementation aspects of investment strategies such as trading cost models, risk models, optimization, and portfolio construction.
• Contributing to the firm’s broader research agenda by collaborating with adjacent research teams, such as fixed income and macro, to share techniques, data and insights.

Essential competencies

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance/Economics or related quantitative field
• Passion for investment research; Strong intuition and the ability to think-out-of-the-box with a track record of original research and demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent quantitative skills; Grounded in econometrics or statistics with extensive experience in utilizing those skills in empirical research.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred); comfortable with analyzing large and complex data with statistical tools
• Confident communicator; able to communicate complex ideas clearly. Good interpersonal skills to work together with the team.
• Self-organized; able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• 3+ years of experience in research; prior experience in the investment field is a plus but not required.

Advantageous Competencies

• Hands-on experience across the full quant alpha lifecycle: data analysis, signal construction, monetization and live trading.
• Practical experience applying complex data modeling, ML, or LLMs/AI techniques to real investment problems

The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

US Pay Range

$120,000 - $130,000 USD

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; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments