Quantitative Research Intern – Specialist Equities

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 $227.6 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 31 December 2025

• Research time-series methods advanced statistical techniques and machine learning models to extract predictive value from complex datasets.
• Analyze large noisy real-world data sets to identify systematic trading opportunities.
• Help develop statistical and ML-based tools and techniques to solve complex data-related problems throughout the research process.

• Your primary focus throughout the day will be on researching new statistical techniques exploring datasets and prototyping signal variants.
• Apply critical thinking at every steprigorously backtesting ideas diagnosing overfitting and questioning your own assumptions.
• Discuss and present research results with your immediate team portfolio managers and senior management actively incorporating their feedback.
• Document your work cleanly and clearly so colleagues can easily build upon your findings.

• Quantitative Background: Pursuing a Bachelors Masters or PhD in computer science statistics machine learning signal processing optimization mathematics physics or a related STEM subject.
• Research Excellence: Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality in-depth and rigorous research on real-world data along with the ability to communicate complex results clearly to both technical peers and senior stakeholders.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Python with a solid understanding of data structures algorithmic complexity and numerical libraries (e.g. pandas numpy).
• Statistical & ML Knowledge: Strong grasp of probability statistics linear algebra time-series analysis and machine learning including the practical ability to recognize and mitigate overfitting.
• Team Player: Strong communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative high-pace setting driving projects to completion across accelerated timelines and coordinating with colleagues across multiple regions.

• Prior internship in quantitative research or systematic investing.
• Hands-on experience working with noisy large-scale financial or alternative datasets.

How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and a short cover your cover note describe one real research or engineering problem you worked on: what you tried what worked what didnt and what you would do differently.

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.

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