Quantitative Researcher - Equities
Quantitative Researcher - Equities
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About Man AHL
Man AHL employs diversified quantitative techniques to offer a range of strategies which encompass traditional momentum nontraditional momentum multistrategy and sectorbased approaches. Man AHLs strategies are primarily alternative and seek to gain potential predictive alphagenerating insights through rigorous analysis of large data sets.
Man AHL is a specialised engine applying scientific rigour and advanced technology and to a diverse range of data in order to build systematic investment strategies trading continuously over hundreds of global markets. The team of 150 investment professionals including 110 researchers is comprised of scientists technologists and finance practitioners driven by curiosity and intellectual honesty and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets.
The engine leverages Man Groups unique collaboration with the University of Oxford the OxfordMan Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts fieldleading academic research into machine learning and data analytics which can be applied to quantitative investing.
Founded in 1987 Man AHLs funds under management were $63.8 billion at 31 March 2024. Further information can be found at Team
The Specialist Equities team is responsible for highcapacity strategies with mediumtohigh Sharpe. Our academic backgrounds span Mathematics Machine Learning and Computer Science. The team has been running for several years and look after a large and successful set of signals across regions and trading frequencies. We are now diversifying our signal set to capture new sources of alpha. Your role would be to drive and deliver on your own research agenda. It will be fully focused on new alpha research.
Ideal Candidate
Researched and traded live at least two innovative and creative alpha signals with holding period days to weeks
Independent selforganised can effectively manage time in a highvelocity environment
A gogetter with outstanding analytical skills and a handson attitude
Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical statistical and computing content e.g. Mathematics Computer Science Engineering Economics or Physics from a leading university
A deep understanding of statistics and an ability to apply to real world problems
Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading
Working Here
AHL fosters a performance driven meritocratic culture with a small company noattitude feel. It is flat structured open transparent and collaborative offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community as well as renowned industry contributors.
Were fortunate enough to have a fantastic openplan office overlooking the River Thames and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work.
We have annual away days and research offsites for the whole team
We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and wellbalanced food selection catering to varying dietary requirements
As well as PCs and Macs in our office youll also find numerous amenities such as a Wellness room featuring Peloton bikes a music room with notably a piano and guitar and a Maker space with light cubes and 3D printer
We host and sponsor Londons PyData and Machine Learning Meetups
Man Group has proudly partnered with Kings College London Mathematics School for many years which offers employees the opportunity to supervise a group of students on a scientific research project or internship
We opensource some of our technology. See https://github/mangroup
We regularly talk at leading industry conferences and tweet about relevant technology and how were using it. See @manquanttech and @ManGroup
We offer competitive compensation a generous holiday allowance various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching mentoring regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.
Our Culture Values and Benefits at Man
Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.
Man Group supports many charities and global initiatives. We support professional training and development and requests for flexible or parttime working. Employees are also offered two Mankind days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trusts community volunteering programme.
We offer comprehensive firmwide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements pension/401k life and longterm disability coverage group sick pay enhanced parental leave and longservice leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us please contact .
Man Group is a global technologyempowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London we manage $174.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.
We invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes with a mix of long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Groups single operating platform enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration strength and resources of the entire firm. Our platform is underpinned by advanced technology supporting our investment teams at every stage of their process including alpha generation portfolio management trade and risk management.
Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and longlasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive as well as giving back and contributing positively to our communities. For more information about Man Groups global charitable efforts and our diversity and inclusion initiatives please visit: Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at
*As at 30 September 2024. All investment management and advisory services are offered through the investment engines of Man AHL Man Numeric Man Discretionary Man FRM Man Varagon Man Global Private Markets and Man Solutions.
Employment Type
Full Time
