Senior Quant Researcher - Systematic Equities & Alpha

Tradermath; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in London seeks a Senior Quant Researcher to collaborate on designing trading strategies and signals. Applicants should have a strong mathematical background and at least 5 years of experience in alpha research. The role offers a flexible research environment, allowing creativity and input in trade decisions, focusing on leveraging advanced technology to enhance trading operations.

Benefits

Flexible research environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunity for significant impact on trading decisions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in alpha research, portfolio construction, execution.
• Experience with extraday and intraday trading particularities.
• Knowledge of equities, ETFs, futures, FX, or option trading.

Responsibilities

• Design new strategies and trading signals.
• Participate in risk management discussions.
• Support trading operations.

Skills

Advanced linear algebra

Optimisation theory

Statistics (time series and high-dimensional)

Machine learning knowledge

Signal processing

Modern Python

Other programming languages

Linux systems

Algorithm design and complexity

Education

PhD or Master degree in a high rank university

Job description

A financial technology firm in London seeks a Senior Quant Researcher to collaborate on designing trading strategies and signals. Applicants should have a strong mathematical background and at least 5 years of experience in alpha research. The role offers a flexible research environment, allowing creativity and input in trade decisions, focusing on leveraging advanced technology to enhance trading operations.