Junior Quantitative Researcher

£120,000 GBP
+ £70,000
Onsite WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
About the Firm
Our client is a global quantitative hedge fund with an established track record of successfully developing and executing systematic trading strategies for more than a decade. Originally spun out as a hedge fund, the firm now operates internationally and brings together expertise across quantitative research, trading, and technology.
The firm operates sophisticated, high-performance trading infrastructure designed to support significant trading volumes across multiple markets and asset classes.
The Role
As a Quantitative Trader, you will work within the firm's automated trading framework to research, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies.
Key responsibilities include:

• Researching and implementing systematic trading strategies using the firm's automated trading infrastructure.
• Applying advanced statistical techniques to analyse large datasets and identify potential trading opportunities.
• Developing a strong understanding of market microstructure, exchange mechanics, and the characteristics of different asset classes.
• Conducting pre-market checks to ensure that all required data, systems, and processes are functioning correctly.
• Monitoring the behaviour and performance of trading strategies throughout the trading day.
• Working closely with colleagues across quantitative research, trading, and technology teams globally.

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have a strong quantitative background, ideally with a Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline such as:

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Econometrics
• Financial Engineering
• Operations Research
• Computer Science
• Physics

You should also have:

• Strong programming skills in at least one major programming or scripting language, preferably Python, C++, or R.
• A strong interest in quantitative trading and systematic strategies.
• The ability to analyse data using statistical and quantitative techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working with colleagues across different regions.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.