Quantitative Researcher


London
Permanent
Negotiable
Quantitative Analytics Research and Trading
PR/545425_1747295726
Quantitative Researcher

We're currently working with a leading systematic hedge fund to identify a Monetisation Quant Researcher to join their high-performing EMM team. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of quant research, trading infrastructure, and alpha capture - playing a pivotal role in bridging signal generation and live deployment.

The Role:

You'll be part of a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, working closely with quant researchers, technologists, and traders to drive the monetisation of short-horizon alpha signals. The focus is on maximising PnL by improving execution workflows, refining strategy implementation, and continuously evaluating real-world performance against research expectations.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and monitor signal monetisation frameworks for intraday and short-horizon strategies

  • Translate alpha research into executable trading logic, working across portfolio construction, execution, and risk controls

  • Collaborate with trading and technology teams to fine-tune execution algorithms and trading infrastructure

  • Track strategy performance in production, identify slippage or alpha decay, and iterate in real time

  • Contribute to the development of tooling and dashboards for live performance diagnostics

Ideal Candidate:

  • Coming from a competing Tier 1 Hedge Fund / Prop Trading Firm
  • Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Physics, Maths, Computer Science)

  • Solid experience in systematic equities, particularly short-term or intraday signals

  • Deep understanding of execution, transaction cost analysis (TCA), and real-world slippage dynamics

  • Proficient coding skills in Python or similar, with the ability to work across research and production environments

  • Exposure to Advanced AI/ML models (Transformers, RL, LCMs, GenAI)
  • Clear commercial mindset and a passion for driving alpha realisation, not just signal generation

Why Apply?

  • Work in one of the most commercially-impactful quant seats on the floor

  • Exposure to the full strategy lifecycle: from research to real PnL

  • High-performing team culture with tight feedback loops and real ownership

  • Competitive comp structure, high upside, and top-tier platform support

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