Research Analyst

Man Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday entitlements

401k pension plan

Life and long-term disability coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Community volunteering days

Job summary

A global investment firm in Boston is looking for a Quantitative Research Analyst to develop and enhance investment strategies. This role involves collaborating with the Strategic Alpha Research team, supporting equity and fixed income strategies, and conducting research on trading models. Key qualifications include strong quantitative and programming skills, especially in Python. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 USD and comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong record of original research.
• Ability to think out of the box.
• Experience with credit markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve quantitative investment strategies.
• Support equity and fixed income strategies.
• Conduct research on trading cost models and risk models.

Skills

Investment research

Quantitative skills

Programming (Python)

Data analysis

Problem-solving ability

Education

Econometrics or Statistics training

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

About Man Group and Man Numeric

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 $227.6 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.

* As at 31 December 2025

Man Numeric is a fundamentally‑driven systematic investment manager. It takes a bottom‑up approach to research and security selection and distils its findings into systematic processes that are applied across regions, styles and capitalisations. It offers long‑only and alternative investment strategies that invest in both equity and credit markets.

The firm’s research‑driven culture, which is underpinned by advanced technology and data science techniques, focuses on innovation and enhancement across alpha generation, risk management, portfolio construction and implementation.

Man Numeric has capabilities in systematic responsible investing, offering dedicated quantitative strategies and incorporating proprietary ESG and Climate alpha signals across a diverse range of strategies.

Founded in 1989 and becoming part of Man Group in 2014, Man Numeric’s assets under management were $39.4 billion at 30 September 2023.

Purpose of the role

Develop and improve quantitative investment strategies in financial markets within the Strategic Alpha Research team (SAR). Support all equity and fixed income strategies from alpha generation through to trade execution and implementation and work closely with other team members to create new and support existing strategies by identifying new investment ideas or innovative data sources; gathering and refining complex data for modeling; coding and performing statistical analysis to build and refine models; and interpreting, presenting, and implementing the results. Will also conduct research on various implementation aspects of investment strategies such as trading cost models, risk models, optimization, and portfolio construction.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Passion in investment research with strong intuition and the ability to think‑out‑of‑the‑box
• Strong record of original research and demonstrated problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent quantitative skills from training in econometrics or statistics, and extensive experience in utilizing those skills in empirical research.
• Strong programming skills analyzing large and complex data with statistical tools (Python preferred)
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Prior experience in the investment field, especially in credit markets, is a plus but not required.

US Pay Range

$85,000 - $100,000 USD

Inclusion, Work‑Life Balance and Benefits

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 as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].