Quantitative Equities - Analyst/Portfolio Manager

Job detailsLocationLondonDate Posted9 September 2019CategoryInvestmentJob TypePermanentJob IDJ17088Competitive Salary + bonusDescriptionOur client, a top tier global asset manager is looking to hire a Research Analyst to join the Quantitative Equity portfolio management team.This position will join the portfolio management team of a firm at the leading edge of equity factor-based investing. The team is responsible for researching new investment ideas and enhancing existing models.Key Responsibilities:Perform quantitative research on equity factor investing strategies to support investment decisionsAssist in effective allocation of risk exposure and develop portfolio construction tools to extract alpha from the marketsMonitor financial news and conduct empirical research to support stock selectionCreate and maintain factor models and quantitative tools to improve investment decision makingCandidate Profile:2-5years experience in a quantitative equity research role on the buy-side or sell-sideExperience working in equity marketsDegree educated; Finance, Computer Science, Economics or Quantitative fieldExcellent coding skills; Matlab, R or Python preferableKnowledge of SQLCFA qualification or ambition to enrol in the programStrong numerical, analytical and research skillsMason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.Apply for this job
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