Quantitative Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Quant to become an integral part of our EMEA Equity Trading desk, with a focus on Execution Analytics and advancing our Execution Platform and Wheel development.

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantitative Analyst within a financial firm, with a strong preference for backgrounds in Equity Execution.
• A robust balance of technical and quantitative skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Mathematical finance and Financial Markets, including Algorithmic Trading and Market Microstructure.
• Essential knowledge of Machine Learning methodologies is crucial, with a particular emphasis on clustering techniques, factor modeling, and advanced statistics.
• Familiarity with common trading problem sets, industry benchmarks, Algo Wheel implementations, and current trends in electronic trading.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical results clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and soft skills, capable of fostering collaborative relationships.
• Strong programming skills are essential, with intermediate proficiency in Python, KDB-Q, and VBA.
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in a technical field such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent is required (exceptions may be considered based upon relevant, equivalent, professional experience).

Benefits

• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen