Quantitative Researcher

Winton Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to enhance their systematic macro strategies. The role involves researching trading signals and collaborating with various teams for trading strategy development. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience in systematic macro trading and strong data analysis skills, particularly in Python. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in systematic macro trading, preferably in quant group.
• Experience in coding and data analysis, ideally using Python, pandas, numpy.

Responsibilities

• Research and backtest systematic macro trading signals.
• Develop and operate trading strategies across various markets.
• Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams.

Skills

Systematic macro trading experience

Data analysis

Python

Strong communication skills

Job description

We seek a quantitative researcher to join our Investment Management & Research group. As part of a collaborative quant team, you will partner with portfolio managers, researchers and technologists to implement and operate our core systematic macro strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and backtesting systematic macro trading signals
• Developing and operating trading strategies across a wide range of markets
• Partnering with data engineering and technology teams to build and improve infrastructure

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience (2+ years) working in a systematic macro trading environment, preferably as part of an established quant group trading futures, forwards and related markets
• Data analysis and coding experience (preferably Python/pandas/numpy)
• Strong communication skills with the motivation to work in a large collaborative investment group structure

Equal Opportunity Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminatebased upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protectedveteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any otherapplicable legally protected characteristics.

Our assessment and selection processes are aimed at you showcasing your abilities rather than passing arbitrary tests.They are designed according to the requirements of our teams to identify the skills and attributes we seek.A member of our recruitment team will work with you throughout the process, guiding you at each stage.

Application

Your application will be viewed by a member of our Human Capital team.

Video and onsite Interviews

We will invite you to our offices for interviews with individuals from inside and outside the team you will join.

Phone Interview

Your background and suitability for the role will be assessed by a member of our Human Capital team.

Offer

A member of our recruitment team will talk you through the offer details including compensation,Benefits, role responsibilities and future career paths.

Assessment

You may be asked to complete a technical assessment and/or case study.

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