Quantitative Research / Trading - Entry level

I am working with a highly collaborative, academic fund that is expanding rapidly in London. They are looking for entry level quantitative researchers coming from a PhD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to identify and test new trading signals using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Develop and refine predictive models to analyze financial markets and uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to preprocess and manage large-scale datasets.
• Design, implement, and backtest quantitative strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Monitor and improve the performance of existing models and strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, R, or C++.
• Familiarity with statistical and mathematical modeling techniques.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
• Ability to tackle complex problems methodically and think critically about data and results.
• Interest in financial markets or prior exposure to financial data analysis is advantageous but not required.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

If there is any interest, please apply directly or reach out to me on harry.moore(at)selbyjennings.com.