Junior Quantitative Researcher

Job Description
My client is a leading quantitative hedge fund, specialising in systematic, process-driven proprietary trading. They develop automated strategies targeting market inefficiencies across diverse markets and asset classes. With a history of successful trading spanning over a decade, they operate at the intersection of trading, quantitative modelling, and technology; utilising state-of-the-art infrastructure and handling large trading volumes globally
Quantitative Researcher - London (Python)
The Role
Research and implement trading ideas - research and implement strategies within the firm's cutting-edge, global, automated trading framework
Data - check all required data and processes are ready for trading and utilise large datasets through statistical analysis to identify trading opportunities
Market structure - develop a strong understanding of market structure across various exchanges and asset classes
Performance monitoring - intermittently monitor the behaviour and performance of strategies
You will have broad pipeline coverage, spanning from alpha research and signal generation to the implementation and monitoring of the strategies you develop
The Candidate
Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics
Ideally 2 years + experience in a quantitative role, ideally focused on systematic trading
Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
Ability to work well under pressure
Quantitative Researcher - London (Python)