Quantitative Researcher - Equities

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to focus on innovative alpha research. The candidate will manage their own research agenda and utilize strong coding skills in Python to analyze large datasets. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to impact the core equity research group. Ideal applicants will have a relevant degree and experience in statistical applications. The firm champions inclusivity and offers a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability coverage

Community volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in researching and trading live innovative alpha signals with holding periods of days to weeks.
• Ability to apply statistics to real-world problems.
• Independent and self-organised in managing time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver on your own research agenda focused on new alpha research.
• Collaborate with a mature Data Science group for dataset needs.
• Shape the research group's future as a core member with autonomy.

Skills

Research and trading of innovative alpha signals

Outstanding analytical skills

Strong coding skills in Python

Ability to manage time in high-velocity environments

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics

Tools

Python with scientific stack

Job description

Job Application for Quantitative Researcher - Equities 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

At Man AHL we apply scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data to build systematic investment strategies, trading continuously over hundreds of global markets. Our team is comprised of scientists, technologists, and finance practitioners, driven by curiosity, intellectual honesty, and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets.

We leverage Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics, which can be applied to quantitative investing.

The Team:

The Specialist Equities team is responsible for high-capacity strategies with medium-to-high Sharpe. Our academic backgrounds span Mathematics, Machine Learning, and Computer Science. The team has been running for several years and look after a large and successful set of signals across regions and trading frequencies. We are now diversifying our signal set to capture new sources of alpha. Your role would be to drive and deliver on your own research agenda. It will be fully focused on new alpha research.

You:

• Researched and traded live at least two innovative and creative alpha signals with holding period days to weeks
• Independent, self-organised, can effectively manage time in a high-velocity environment
• A go-getter with outstanding analytical skills and a hands-on attitude
• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university
• A deep understanding of statistics and an ability to apply to real world problems
• Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading

Why join us?

• Enormous impact: Specialist Equities is a small team running large AUM with ambitious plans
• We are not structured as pods: you would be joining our core equity mid-frequency alpha research group and shape its future
• Pure alpha research: portfolio monetisation and execution are handled by other teams
• Mature centralised Data Science group can efficiently bring you any dataset you need
• Independence to pursue your ideas, yet engineering support to implement them if needed
• Access to junior quants to fast-track your research agenda as we build conviction

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 .