Quantitative Portfolio Manager

Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in the City of London is seeking a Quantitative Portfolio Manager & Analyst. The role involves working with quantitative strategies, rebalancing processes, and analyzing performance. Strong Python programming skills and a degree in a STEM subject are essential. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with opportunities for growth and a focus on an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Prior relevant experience, preferably in factor-based investment.
• Post-graduate degree or qualification, CFA/IMC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with quantitative portfolio managers.
• Implement the strategy rebalancing process.
• Analyze the performance of systematic strategies.
• Develop the investment process.
• Articulate to clients the investment philosophy, process, and performance.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication of quantitative ideas

Python programming

Education

Degree in a STEM subject or econometrics

Tools

Matlab

Bloomberg

S&P Global Ex‑pressfeed

Aladdin

Job description

Quantitative Portfolio Manager & Analyst

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What You’ll Do

• Work with quantitative portfolio managers
• Implement the strategy rebalancing process
• Analyze the performance of systematic strategies
• Develop the investment process
• Articulate to clients the investment philosophy, process, and performance

What You’ll Like About the Role

• Fully systematic strategies requiring strong quantitative skills
• Small but experienced, solutions‑oriented team
• Strong interaction with internal multi‑asset clients
• Internal and external client interaction

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject or econometrics
• Prior relevant experience, ideally factor‑based investment experience
• Strong developer skills – Python
• Ability to communicate quantitative ideas to a non‑quantitative audience
• Nice to have: Experience of Matlab, Post‑graduate degree/qualification, CFA/IMC, Experience of industry data providers (Bloomberg, S&P Global Ex‑pressfeed or Aladdin)

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments offers growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We are intentionally built to help you succeed with a global team of 2,500 people and more than 650 investment professionals. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies and bespoke solutions tailored to their specific requirements. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that supports diversity and reflects the broader communities of our employees and clients. Discuss flexible working arrangements with your recruiter.

Employment

Full‑time, Permanent