Quantitative Researcher - Cash Equities

The Algo Research team is responsible for alpha research across a wide range of time-scales, design of monetization/execution algos, and market impact modelling. We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a primary focus on Cash Equities.

What You Will Do

Creating high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in cash equities, applying ML techniques to alpha research, in-depth market impact modelling, solving optimal execution optimization problems, and identifying highest P&L opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of statistics/ML, expertise in a high-level programming language, and a strong ability to think creatively and come up with original research and ideas.

Requirements

• Ability to think creatively, to come up with and implement original research and ideas
• Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in one’s domain
• Deep understanding of statistics/ML and an ability to apply it to real world problems
• Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python/ R
• PhD or exceptional Masters / Bachelor’s qualification in a quantitative subject
• Intellectual integrity with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
• Ability to deliver projects with high commercial value
• Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
• Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills; adaptability and ability to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders and senior business people alike
• Confident communicator, able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views

Benefits

• Competitive holiday entitlements
• Pension/401k
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Group sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• Long-service leave
• Two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering