Quantitative Researcher - Portfolio Management

Job description

Tasks

• Part of the portfolio management team, responsible for various research strands, including alpha generation, alpha and fund selection, portfolio construction and capacity assessment
• Daily portfolio management via AHL
• Improvement of existing portfolios
• Conducting research in alpha creation and allocations
• Daily portfolio management and risk management
• Contribution to AHL's overall research effort through interaction and collaboration with other research teams

Requirements

Technology and business skills

• Excellent analytical skills, commensurate with experience and expertise
• Strong understanding of statistical/machine learning/portfolio construction techniques
• 2+ years experience in a similar position
• Expertise in high-level language programming such as Python or R
• Proficient with high-performance computers/parses or similar
• Focus on delivering high-quality results
• Understanding of risk management techniques and portfolio risk modeling
• Portfolio management experience is a plus

Personal characteristics

• Strong academic background and a degree with high mathematical/statistical/computer content, e.g. mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics or related
• Self-motivated with an analytical approach
• Hands-on attitude, willing to get involved with technology and projects within the company
• Self-organized with the ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects and with competing business needs and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain close working relationships with quantitative researchers, technologists, vendors and other business partners
• Confident communication skills to express expenses clearly and confidently; with conflicting views

We offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Generous granting of vacation
• Wide range of health and other social benefits
• Strong focus on wellbeing and performance through rewards and recognition, mentoring, regular conference attendance and support for employees and professional qualifications
• Annual away days and research sessions for the entire team
• A canteen with nutritious and balanced food options that cater to different dietary preferences
• A gym, a fitness center and a printer
• Man Group is proud to work with King's College London Mathematics School and offers employees the opportunity to supervise a great student project or internship