Portfolio Construction Quant Researcher
A prominent and highly respected multi-manager hedge fund, with over $10 billion AuM, is in the process of establishing a new systematic equities team in London. To support this venture, the team is seeking a talented and experienced Quantitative Researcher with a strong background in portfolio construction to join their ranks and contribute to the team's success.
About the Role
The hire will be responsible for collaborating with established PMs to assess and enhance existing strategies, while also developing new strategies. The hire will gain exposure to alpha research, execution, and general book-running.
The fund prides itself on its high-quality data, robust infrastructure, and a collaborative culture. This would be an opportunity to learn from a diverse team, with extensive sell and buy-side experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing quantitative strategies, focusing on global cash equities to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
- Design and develop new systematic equity strategies, leveraging insights gained through advanced portfolio construction techniques and data analysis.
- Build and implement tools to enhance and streamline work flows.
- Contribute actively to the research and trading pipeline, which includes responsibilities such as Risk and Factor Modelling.
Candidate Requirements
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with portfolio construction.
- Capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong coding skills in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, Matlab, and /or C++, C#.
- Exposure to systematic equities strategies is a plus.
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