Senior Quantitative Researcher Algo

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An alternative investment management firm seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher, primarily focused on developing intraday predictive alpha signals for futures markets. The role requires a strong background in statistics and machine learning, exceptional analytical skills, and proficiency in Python. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to maximize profit and ensure effective execution strategies. This position includes a competitive benefits package and a commitment to professional development within an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Life and long-term disability coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Community volunteering days

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience on the Buy side.
• Experience building intraday alpha for futures markets.
• Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in their domain.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in futures.
• Apply ML techniques to alpha research.
• Solve optimal execution optimization problems.

Skills

Building intraday alpha for futures markets

Deep understanding of statistics/ML

Expertise in Python

Exceptional analytical skills

Ability to conduct research independently

Education

PhD or exceptional Master's / Bachelor's qualification in a quantitative subject

Job description

Job Application for Senior Quantitative Researcher - Algo at Man GroupLondon

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 $213.9 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 information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

Algo Research Team

Algo Research team is responsible for alpha research across a wide range of time‑scales (from high frequency to days), design of monetisation/execution algos and market impact modelling across all major asset classes (including Cash Equities, Futures, FX, Options). We work in close collaboration with various systematic research teams across Man Group to maximise realized P&L of strategies. Algo Research is one of the key focus areas for Man.

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a primary focus on Futures whose responsibilities will include:

• Creating high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in futures on the scale of sub‑second to hours, from order book and alternative datasets
• Applying ML techniques to alpha research
• In-depth market impact modelling
• Solving optimal execution optimization problems
• Identifying highest P&L opportunities
• Close collaboration with researchers across the Man Systematic

Technology and Business Skills

Essential

• 4+ years of work experience on the Buy side
• Experience building intraday alpha for futures markets
• Deep understanding of statistics/ML and an ability to apply it to real world problems
• Expertise in a high-level programming such as Python
• Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in their domain
• Ability to conduct research independently as well as work as part of a larger team and manage multiple stakeholders

Advantageous

• Knowledge of market structure, participants, trading venues and microstructure of at least one of the major asset classes
• Experience with Deep Neural Networks
• Experience with handling large data sets and tick data

Personal Attributes

• PhD or exceptional Master’s / Bachelor’s qualification in a quantitative subject
• Intellectual integrity with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
• Ability to deliver projects with high commercial value
• Hands‑on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
• Self‑organised, with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders and senior business people alike
• Confident communicator, able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views

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 as you apply for roles with us, please contact .