Quantitative Researcher

Quantitative Researcher (3+ Years experience)I am partnering with a leading global electronic trading company specializing in quantitative and systematic investment strategies across a broad range of financial markets. The firm delivers consistent, uncorrelated returns through a diversified portfolio of research-driven trading strategies, underpinned by world-class scientific research, cutting-edge technology, and a culture of continuous innovation. As a highly data-driven organisation, the firm has developed its own proprietary technology stack, including high-performance trading systems, large-scale data platforms, and advanced computing infrastructure. With offices across major financial centres, it brings together exceptional researchers, technologists, traders, and investment professionals in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment. This is an opportunity for an experienced Quantitative Researcher to play a key role in developing and deploying systematic investment strategies, with direct exposure to the investment process and the ability to make a measurable impact on portfolio performance.As a Quantitative Researcher, you will lead independent research initiatives while collaborating with a highly accomplished team to discover, validate, and implement alpha-generating investment strategies. You'll have the autonomy to explore new ideas, work with unique datasets, and see your research translated into live trading strategies.Role/Responsibilities of a Quantitative Researcher:Lead quantitative research projects to identify and validate alpha opportunities across global equity markets.Own the end-to-end research lifecycle, from hypothesis generation and data exploration through to modelling, backtesting, optimisation, and production deployment.Source, evaluate, and integrate alternative and traditional datasets to improve predictive models and enhance investment signals.Monitor, analyse, and continuously improve live trading strategies, ensuring robust production performance.Partner closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, traders, and software engineers to develop next-generation systematic investment strategies.Evaluate strategy performance, challenge existing assumptions, and contribute innovative research that drives investment returns.Help shape the firm's research framework by sharing ideas, improving methodologies, and mentoring more junior researchers where appropriate. Requirements for a Quantitative Researcher:3+ years' experience in quantitative research, systematic investing, statistical modelling, or a related research-focused environment.Master's degree or PhD from a leading university in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, or another highly quantitative discipline.Advanced Python programming skills with experience building scalable research and analytical tools.Strong grounding in statistics, machine learning, time series analysis, optimisation, and numerical methods.Experience working with large, complex datasets and developing robust data pipelines for quantitative research.A strong understanding of financial markets and a genuine interest in systematic investing and quantitative trading.An intellectually curious and commercially minded researcher who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of high-impact projects.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across research, trading, and technology teams.