Options Quant Researcher: Lead Alpha Strategies

Methodfi; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to advance systematic options trading strategies. This role requires expertise in options, strong analytical skills, and programming abilities in Python. Join a collaborative environment where you'll work closely with portfolio managers and potentially run your own desk. The firm offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and flexible sick time.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible sick time policy

Office Lunches

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of quantitative research or trading experience in systematic trading.
• Deep expertise in options and derivatives pricing methods.
• Strong programming skills in Python for handling complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on systematic options trading strategies.
• Collaborate to implement research into production systems.
• Enhance portfolio construction frameworks for options.

Skills

Quantitative research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Programming in Python

Communication

Education

Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree

PhD in related field

Tools

Risk management frameworks

Statistical validation tools

Job description

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to advance systematic options trading strategies. This role requires expertise in options, strong analytical skills, and programming abilities in Python. Join a collaborative environment where you'll work closely with portfolio managers and potentially run your own desk. The firm offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and flexible sick time.