Quantitative Researcher

Man Group

2h•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Man Group is seeking highly motivated individuals with experience in systematic fixed income to develop and improve trading strategies within Man Systematic. The role covers researching and improving systematic strategies, from proposing and implementing new alpha signals through taking them from inception to live trading. It also focuses on improving strategy monetization, particularly by executing through electronic venues such as TradeWeb or MarketAxess to reduce trading costs.

Requirements

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, evidenced by a degree with substantial mathematical or statistical content, such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics, or Quantitative Economics.
At least 5 years of experience in systematic fixed income research at a hedge fund, investment manager, sell-side trading desk, or similar organization.
Strong understanding of statistics and machine learning, with the ability to apply them to real-world problems.
Strong programming ability in at least one language, including the ability to write clear, well-documented, scalable code.
Ability to write clear, concise, informative technical reports and proposals, and to discuss and present complex ideas intuitively.

Nice To Haves

Experience in systematic credit.

Responsibilities

Propose, research, and implement new alpha signals, taking them from inception to live trading.
Improve strategy monetization, with a particular focus on execution through electronic venues such as TradeWeb or MarketAxess to reduce trading costs.
Research and improve systematic trading strategies.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus.
Competitive holiday entitlements.
Pension/401k.
Life and long-term disability coverage.
Group sick pay.
Enhanced parental leave.
Long-service leave.
Depending on location, private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options, and pet insurance.
Two annual paid 'Mankind' days for community volunteering.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements.