Senior Quantitative Researcher Macro

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets across all major asset classes with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man 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 2025

About Man AHL:

Man AHL employs diversified quantitative techniques to offer a range of strategies which encompass traditional momentum non-traditional momentum multi-strategy and sector-based approaches. Man AHLs strategies are primarily alternative and seek to gain potential predictive alpha-generating insights through rigorous analysis of large data sets.

Man AHL is a specialised engine applying scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data 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 Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field-leading 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:

AHL Macro is the team responsible for Macro strategies. The team systematically trades liquid futures and FX at different frequencies with holding periods ranging from monthly to intraday.

Technology and Business Skills:

4 years of experience researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX
Experience with intraday predictor design and analysis
Experience with portfolio construction risk analysis
Strong understanding of transaction costs and mitigation strategies
Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading

Personal Attributes:

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

Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with contending business demands and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers technologist traders and senior business stakeholders alike. Ability to mentor junior researchers
Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views

Working Here:

AHL fosters a performance driven meritocratic culture with a small company no-attitude 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 open-plan 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 off-sites for the whole team
We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and well-balanced 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 open-source some of our technology. See 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.

Inclusion Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
Youll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives partnerships and programmes youll find opportunities to grow develop your talents and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives while advancing your career through professional development and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people youll receive two annual Mankind days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements pension/401k life and long-term disability coverage group sick pay enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race color creed national origin ancestry religion disability sex gender identity and expression marital status sexual orientation military or veteran status age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

About Man GroupMan Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpin...