Quant Researcher - Systematic Equities (MFT)

Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Equities (Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund)

London - Full-Time

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund with a highly data-driven investment approach and a collaborative, research-focused culture, is expanding one of its mid-frequency systematic equities pods in London.

As a Quantitative Researcher within this pod, you will be focused on identifying and developing new sources of alpha across equity markets. The role will involve end-to-end alpha research, including signal development, hypothesis generation, data analysis, backtesting and the evaluation of predictive signals. You will work closely with the portfolio manager and other quants to translate research into robust, scalable systematic strategies and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the investment process.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Quantitative Researcher within a buy-side investment environment, ideally within a hedge fund or systematic asset manager.
• Strong understanding of quantitative research methodologies, including alpha generation, signal development, statistical modelling and backtesting.
• Understanding of, or prior experience in, a mid-frequency equities environment is highly desirable.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or other quantitative research languages.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.

This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package and hybrid working model.