Quantitative Researcher

Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

The Fund

An AIFM-regulated, Luxembourg-domiciled multi-asset investment fund with a London office and headquarters. The group has a strong Italian investor base and operates across global markets with approximately 51 market analysts developing manual and automated strategies. The London quant team currently consists of 3 developers and is expanding to strengthen systematic research capability.

Role Overview

The Quantitative Researcher will work within the London research team to design, test, and implement systematic trading models across asset classes. The role requires strong programming ability in Python and Java, coupled with applied statistical and financial market knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and backtest trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Develop statistical models and machine learning techniques to identify market inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with quant developers to integrate research into production systems.
• Handle, normalise, and analyse large financial datasets.
• Conduct performance attribution, portfolio simulations, and risk analysis.

Candidate Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Proven experience in quantitative research or trading within hedge funds, proprietary trading, or multi-asset funds.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and Java.
• Solid knowledge of statistical modelling, time-series analysis, and portfolio construction.
• Experience with high-frequency or tick-level data advantageous.
• Strong communication and ability to work across research and development teams.

Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office-based, 2 days remote).
• Exposure to both systematic and discretionary investment strategies.
• Opportunity to work closely with market analysts and quant developers in a high-growth team.

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