Systematic Graduate Rotational Quant

Man Group plc

$90K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong academic background in quantitative disciplines like economics, physics, engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
  • Proficient in programming and statistical analysis (e.g., Python, R), applying techniques to complex datasets.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities with a focus on quantitative reasoning.
  • Creative and independent thinker, skilled in developing and rigorously testing ideas from first principles.
  • Effective communicator, capable of conveying complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-organized with strong time management skills across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research to develop trading strategies for financial markets, specifically in equities.
  • Enhance quantitative investment strategies using statistical methods including econometrics and machine learning.
  • Research various implementation aspects of quantitative strategies like optimization and transaction cost.
  • Validate model inputs and outputs within portfolio management tasks.
  • Monitor portfolio risk and analyze sector exposures and returns for client communications.
  • Analyze portfolio construction outputs to maintain investment integrity, assisting teams in enhancing existing signals and creating new ones.
  • Gain exposure to multiple portfolio management teams, including Fixed Income and Alternatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive holiday entitlements and pension/401k.
  • Life and long-term disability coverage along with group sick pay.
  • Enhanced parental leave and long-service leave options.
  • Opportunity for community volunteering with two annual paid leave days.
  • Professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
  • Potential additional benefits like private medical coverage, discounted gym memberships, and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Join Man Systematic's Quant Rotational Program with an opportunity to work alongside the Systematic Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management teams. Following a 20-month rotation, the Systematic Graduate Rotational Quant will have an opportunity to join the Quantitative Research or Portfolio Management teams full-time. Within the Quant Research team, you will conduct research and develop strategies which will improve our trading of financial markets in equities and across the business in general. You will develop and enhance quantitative investment strategies using statistical and quantitative techniques, including econometrics, machine learning, and/or AI. In addition to developing new trading strategies, you will also get the opportunity to conduct research on various implementation aspects of quant strategies such as optimization, transaction cost, and portfolio construction. Within the Portfolio Management teams, you will gain exposure to a broad spectrum of research, investment, and technical tasks - gaining exposure to what it means to own a quant strategy for a client. That will involve both validating the inputs of our models as well as the output from the quantitative signals used to make buy/sell decisions. You will monitor portfolio risk and country/sector exposures, analyze portfolio returns, and conduct analysis for client communications. You will analyze the output of our portfolio construction process to ensure the integrity of our investment philosophy, assist research and portfolio management teams with enhancing existing signals, and create new signals. You will potentially rotate through the Fixed Income, Equities (EM or DM), Alternatives or Tax Aware portfolio management teams. Key competencies - Strong academic record and undergraduate coursework in a quantitative discipline such as economics, physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, etc - Strong programming and statistical analysis skills (e.g., Python, R), with the ability to apply statistical and quantitative techniques to complex datasets - Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to quantitatively reason around problems - Ability to think creatively and independently, developing ideas from first principles and testing them rigorously - Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences - Self-organized with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $90,000-$100,000 USD You'll 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, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll 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, you'll 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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