Quantitative Analyst - London, United Kingdom - RAW Search

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Analyst to join a prestigious multi strategy hedge fund. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical academic background in fields such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics and expertise in programming languages, particularly C++ and Python.

Responsibilities:

• Developing quantitative investment models and insights into various datasets
• Engineering robust systems for use in trading strategies
• Conducting independent research utilizing large multi-source data sets
• Collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers and contributing to the research and trading pipeline

Requirements:

• Strong technical academic background in fields like Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics
• Expertise in programming languages, particularly C++ and Python
• Experience using sophisticated mathematical tools and a scientific approach to analysing real-world problems and large datasets
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Financial industry experience can be preferred but is not always required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonuses tied to profits or trading strategy success
• Opportunities for significant project ownership and impact
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive work environment