Quantitative Analyst – Equity Derivatives

Company: Anson McCade
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Location: London
Job Description:

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join its growing equities and equity derivatives investment team.

This is a front-office role working directly with senior Portfolio Managers, with a focus on applying quantitative research, modelling and data analysis to investment strategies and portfolio decisions.

The Role

  • Conduct quantitative research across equities and equity derivatives.
  • Develop statistical and mathematical models to identify and evaluate market opportunities.
  • Analyse market data, pricing, volatility and broader market dynamics.
  • Research and backtest trading ideas and quantitative signals.
  • Develop analytical tools to support investment and risk decisions.
  • Contribute to portfolio construction, trade analysis and risk management.
  • Work closely with Portfolio Managers to translate research into implementable investment strategies.

Candidate Profile

  • Strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Experience in quantitative research, quantitative trading, derivatives, systematic strategies or a related field.
  • Strong programming and data analysis skills, particularly Python.
  • Excellent mathematical, statistical and analytical capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts.
  • Experience with equities, derivatives, options or volatility is advantageous, although candidates with strong experience in adjacent quantitative areas will also be considered.

This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalised and expanding investment platform, working closely with senior investment professionals in an environment where quantitative research is directly integrated into the investment process.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026