Quantitative Equity Research Analyst

Description

Our client, a top tier global asset manager is looking to hire a Research Analyst to join the Quantitative Equity investment team.

This position will join the portfolio management team of a firm at the leading edge of equity factor-based investing. The team is responsible for researching new investment ideas and enhancing existing models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative research on equity factor investing strategies to support investment decisions
• Support Portfolio Managers with portfolio construction and visualisation applications
• Develop new factor signals and improve existing factor models
• Create and maintain factor models and quantitative tools to improve investment decision making
• Help build and improve systems and tools used for factor-based equity investing

Candidate Profile:

• 3-7 years experience in a quantitative equity research role on the buy-side or sell-side
• Experience working in equity markets
• Degree educated; Finance, Computer Science, Economics or Quantitative field
• Excellent coding skills; Python or R preferable
• Knowledge of SQL
• Strong numerical, analytical and research skills
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders

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.