Job Description
Our client, a leading global asset management firm is looking to hire a Quantitative Research Analyst to join their Quantitative Equity investment team.
This position will join the portfolio management team of a firm at the forefront of equity factor-based investing. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research and deliver high-impact projects that directly support investment decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct in-depth quantitative research to support investment decisions
* Build and maintain quantitative factor models
* Lead research projects to generate actionable insights and present these findings to Portfolio Managers and wider investment team
* Analyse large and complex datasets to enhance investment processes
* Develop portfolio construction tools to extract alpha from the markets
Candidate Profile:
1. 5-10 years relevant quantitative research experience on the buy-side, sell-side or index provider
2. Strong interest in equity markets and factor investing with a solid understanding of fundamental analysis
3. Experience with portfolio construction methods and optimisers
4. Degree educated; Finance, Computer Science, Economics or Quantitative led subject
5. Advanced programming skills (Python preferred)
6. Strong numerical, analytical and research skill...