Overview
A leading multi-billion dollar hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its established Index Rebalancing team in London.
The team focuses exclusively on capturing alpha from index-related events and benchmark-driven flows across global equity markets. This is a core, scaled strategy within the firm, supported by significant capital, dedicated infrastructure, and a long-standing track record.
Role Responsibilities
* Conduct research into index rebalancing and benchmark event-driven opportunities, including:
* Index additions and deletions
* Weight changes and reconstitutions
* Corporate actions impacting index composition
* Analyse flow dynamics driven by passive investors, ETFs, and benchmark-tracking mandates
* Model market impact, liquidity, and execution timing around index events
* Develop and refine alpha signals linked to predictable rebalancing flows
* Perform robust backtesting and statistical analysis across global equity markets
* Work closely with portfolio managers and traders to optimise execution strategies
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the team’s research framework and toolset
Requirements
* Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar)
* 2–6+ years of experience in quantitative research, trading, or data-driven roles
* Experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Index rebalancing / index event strategies
* Equity market microstructure
* Event-driven or flow-based trading strategies
* Understanding of major index providers such as MSCI, FTSE Russell, and S&P Dow Jones Indices
* Strong programming skills in Python (C++/Java a plus)
* Experience working with large datasets and time-series analysis
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