Quant Researcher

Marlin Selection; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Quantitative Researcher – Short-Term Macro

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate innovative trading ideas by leveraging academic research and financial market insights.
• Research and develop short-to-medium-term systematic trading signals in futures and FX markets.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and the trading group to optimize model design, portfolio construction, risk management, and market execution.
• Enhance and develop proprietary research platforms to drive trading efficiency.
• Stay at the forefront of industry advancements, including technical tools, alternative datasets, and academic research.

Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Matlab, R), with a strong preference for Python.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• PhD research experience/publications in relevant fields are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical and abstract reasoning mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a quantitative research role, with a focus on trading signal development.
• Experience working with large and diverse datasets to generate trading insights.
• Background in quantitative finance, econometrics, asset pricing, or macroeconomics.
• Familiarity with macro markets (Equity indices, Currencies, Commodities, Fixed Income) is highly desirable.
• Experience utilizing alternative data sources to develop and deploy trading strategies is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Quantitative Researcher to make a significant impact within a high-performance team. If you have the skills and passion for systematic trading and macro strategies, we would love to hear from you!