Systematic Graduate Rotational Quant

Join Man Systematic's Quant Rotational Program to work alongside the Systematic Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management teams. Following a 20-month rotation, the Systematic Graduate Rotational Quant will have an opportunity to join the Quantitative Research or Portfolio Management teams full-time. You will conduct research and develop strategies to improve trading of financial markets in equities and across the business in general.

What You Will Do

Develop and enhance quantitative investment strategies using statistical and quantitative techniques, including econometrics, machine learning, and/or AI. Conduct research on various implementation aspects of quant strategies such as optimization, transaction cost, and portfolio construction. Monitor portfolio risk and country/sector exposures, analyze portfolio returns, and conduct analysis for client communications.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have opportunities to work on various projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of the team. You will have the opportunity to rotate through different teams, including Fixed Income, Equities (EM or DM), Alternatives, or Tax Aware portfolio management teams.

Requirements

• Strong academic record and undergraduate coursework in a quantitative discipline such as economics, physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, etc
• Strong programming and statistical analysis skills (e.g., Python, R), with the ability to apply statistical and quantitative techniques to complex datasets
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to quantitatively reason around problems
• Ability to think creatively and independently, developing ideas from first principles and testing them rigorously
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-organized with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects

Benefits

• Competitive holiday entitlements
• Pension/401k
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Group sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave and long-service leave
• Private medical coverage
• Discounted gym membership options
• Pet insurance
• Two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering
• Flexible working arrangements available