Senior Quantitative research analyst

A leading Global Asset manager is adding to their team in London as senior VP/Director level. You will be working in the fixed Income funds partment and be responsible for new product innovation and development and therefore should be able to see and process ideas from start to finish. You will be liaising with the sales and trading departments therefore you should be able to communicate well with these parties in addition to having a solid quant background.
This organization is extremely successful therefore the expansion comes in response to this therefore you must have been in a role were you contributed to the research and development within the fixed Income space e.g Trend following models for interest rates/currencies futures, Carry models for bonds/currencies,

Those will experience in managed Futures funds investing in bonds and currencies or within a Fixed Income Fund Manager will be likely to have the experience to succeed in the role.

The ideal candidate will have experience in

  • model development from a funds background
  • Excel VBA or Access/SQL or C#
  • building trading signals for a trading desk
  • development and implementation of systematic strategies/tactical trade ideas for
  • Developing statistical models within the fixed Income space.

The hiring manager is keen to see candidates who have covered a variety of asset classes and investment strategies, ideally within fixed income. PHD is preferred and candidates should have exposure to the investment process in addition to experience of back testing platforms and research processes. Experience designing and back testing statistical models with put you in a solid position to fulfill the role those with cross asset experience are desired however pure Equities would not be suitable for the position. A competitive salary and bonus package is provided for the right candidate. Please apply to strategy@selbyjennings.com or visit our website at http://www.selbyjennings.com

Type: Full-time

Location: London

Category: Quantitative Analysis Jobs

Apply Email: qfm@selbyjennings.com