Junior Quantitative Researcher

£120,000 GBP + £70,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Our client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally. They are a highly interdisciplinary firm, operating around the intersection of trading, quant modelling and technology. Their trades are facilitated by state-of-the-art infrastructure which handles their larger trading volumes easily. Role: • Using the firms automated trading framework to research and apply strategies • Using progressive statistical approaches to analyse data and ascertain opportunities for trading • To build upon and develop strong understanding of market structures of the various exchanges and asset classes. • Pre market - checking that all required data and processes are ready. • During market - sporadically monitoring behaviour and performance of strategies. Ideal Candidate: • Quantitative background - including Master/ PhD's in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics from a top University. • Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (Python, C++, and R). • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions. • Ability to perform well under pressure. • Detail orientated