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Data Scientist / Quant (Macro Trading Pod)- Global Hedge Fund

Oxford KnightLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact trading decisions and profitability at a globally prestigious hedge fund, with a highly competitive £160k base salary plus a strong PnL-tied bonus. You will thrive here if you are a data scientist or quant eager to develop innovative trading signals using Python on massive datasets and contribute to a positive, rewarding team culture. Apply now to leverage your skills and drive significant financial outcomes in a greenfield environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
£160k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Salary: £160k base + strong PnL-tied bonus

Unique oppportunity for a Data Scientist / data-heavy Quant to join one of the world's most prestigious and successful hedge funds.

The successful candidate will join a small macro trading pod, working directly with the Portfolio Manager and will directly impact trading decisions and bottom line of money-making. This role will involve:
  • Developing and testing quant signals and algorithms (typically Python)
  • Feeding signals through the PM's models to monetise them
  • Working on massive datasets
  • A wide range of signals: from standard technical signals (price / volume), all the way through to more unusual signals, e.g. "hotel wifi connections" to estimate occupancy, etc.

Benefits & Incentives
  • Significant salary + potential for very strong bonuses as will be tied to the profits made from your input
  • Greenfield work / big impact in a small team
  • Positive, friendly culture and rewarding place to work


Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you feel you're suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, please send your CV or get in touch:

Richard Allan
richard.allan@oxfordknight.co.uk
+44 (0) 20 3137 9574
linkedin.com/in/richardallanok/

Skills

Python

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