Quantitative Developer/Analyst - Systematic Equities

The role will provide comprehensive quantitative development support for the Portfolio Managers by means of development and maintenance of the core research framework and related tools.

The main responsibilities include:

• Assist in the continual improvement of the investment process by assisting analysts carry out quantitative research projects.
• Develop tools and APIs that will be used to carry out quantitative analysis
• Ensure the analytical toolset available for fund manager desktops allows for accurate and informed decision making
• Develop applications used by analysts to access the quant output
• Assist in the develop of existing and new tools used in the investment process
• Support research and analytics projects

The successful will have:

• 5-10 years relevant experience in a quantitative developer position on the buy-side or sell-side
• Extensive programming experience - Python and SQL would be beneficial
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent academic record with a degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Quantitative field from a leading university

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.