Senior Quantitative Analyst (Equities)
4 days ago
City of London
We are looking for an accomplished Senior Research Analyst or junior Portfolio Manager with strong quantitative expertise to join a leading global equity investment team based in London. This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role within a strategically sophisticated, research-driven environment, where advanced analytics and quantitative modelling inform multi-billion-dollar investment decisions. The successful candidate will operate at the forefront of systematic equity research, leveraging statistical analysis, programming proficiency and factor-based frameworks to develop actionable insights and continuously enhance the firm’s investment architecture. Responsibilities: • Lead research projects that enhance equity factor models and capture risks and opportunities more effectively., • Apply advanced statistical and econometric techniques to large, complex datasets., • Use programming (e.g. Python, R, Matlab) to design, test, and scale quantitative investment models., • Monitor, manage and interpret investment data, translating it into actionable insights., • Collaborate with portfolio managers, researchers, and technology teams to implement model improvements. Requirements: • 5+ years’ proven experience in a quantitative research, analytical role or portfolio management role., • Degree in a numeric discipline such as mathematics, econometrics, statistics, or computer science., • Professional experience in equity markets or related quantitative research., • Strong programming skills and ability to work with large equity market datasets., • Knowledge of equity factors, portfolio construction and modelling techniques., • Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail. Due to the increased number of applications for this role, we may only respond to candidates whose experience most closely matches the criteria. At our company, we prioritise equity throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants. If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible to you, please let us know.