Quantitative Research Jobs in the City of London

1 to 25 of 30 Quantitative Research Jobs in the City of London

Research Manager

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Spalding Goobey
Quantitative Research Manager – Tech & AI Empowered Research Agency London (Hybrid Working) £50,000 to 60,000 + benefits This Tech & AI enabled agency has created a dynamic platform and data products to enable a range of clients to acquire powerful data about what we think and do as consumers and citizens. They are on a mission to … close the knowledge gap on public opinion and offer clients deep insight at the speed of software. Their superstar research team is the cornerstone of achieving this and they are looking to expand the team. This will be a varied role — one day you may be working with some of the largest media or consumer goods companies another day … with clients, running projects end-to-end, and helping clients get the most out of the platform and the research. To do this you will: Independently own and deliver quantitative research projects across a range of sectors and audiences including political, consumer and multi-market) Lead client calls and comms to scope out projects, provide updates during projects More ❯
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Research Manager

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Spalding Goobey
Research Manager (Self Serve) – Tech & AI Empowered Research Agency London (Hybrid Working) £40,000 to 45,000 + benefits This Tech & AI enabled agency has created a dynamic platform and data products to enable a range of clients to acquire powerful data about what we think and do as consumers and citizens. They are on a mission to … close the knowledge gap on public opinion and offer clients deep insight at the speed of software. Their superstar research team is the cornerstone of achieving this and they are looking to expand the team. This will be a varied role — one day you may be working with some of the largest media or consumer goods companies another day … you may be helping a smaller non-for-profit organisation achieve their own mission. This is a role within the research team to lead on delivering surveys and research projects through a platform, working closely with clients who use the platform on their own to provide timely service. This role sits within a research team of More ❯
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Manager, Quantitative Researcher / Strategist, Factor & Index Equities, Sovereign Wealth Fund - Role based in GCC

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Delta Executive Search
Our client, a global top-10 Sovereign Wealth Fund, is looking to hire a Manager into their Factor & Index Equities team, to focus on Quantitative Research specialising on Factor & Index strategies Responsibilities: Conduct quantitative research and analysis to develop financial models and identify investment opportunities Perform statistical analysis on financial data to identify trends, correlations, and … patterns that will provide actionable insights for investment strategies Prepare, analyse, and interpret advanced quantitative and statistical analysis such as factor and style reports Requirements: 12+ years' of experience in Quantitative Research/Strategies, preferably from a Global Asset Manager or Institutional Investors such as Pension Funds, SWFs or Endowments Programming skills: Python for quantitative analysis More ❯
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Research Manager - Social/Political

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Spalding Goobey
Research Manager – Quantitative Research – SaaS/AI – Social/Political London (Hybrid Working) £50,000 – 60,000 + Bens Fantastic opportunity for a Research Manager who has social, political or polling research experience to make a genuine impact in a growing and dynamic agency. As an RM you will own projects from start to finish … with clients. You will provide the insights, the ‘so what’ which allows clients to use and action your advice and recommendations. This role will best suit those with a quantitative research agency background, someone who has experience of working on all stages of the research process (from design to delivery). You will be the sort of … person who is not looking to be pigeonholed and is keen to keep developing and widening your skillset (eg using AI in research, work with qualitative data). We seek people who have experience and an interest in social & political research, exposure to polling would be of particular interest. You should enjoy working directly with clients and strive More ❯
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Research Director

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nicholson Glover
Research Director | Global Consulting Company | £70k-£100k DOE + Bonus | Mostly Remote/Central London We’re working on an exciting opportunity with a global research and analytics firm; they are hiring for a Research Director (B2B) to join their global team. The Company Operating internationally, the company provides research and insight services that help businesses … make better decisions through data. They specialise in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and sector-specific research across industries such as finance, private equity, FMCG, and Tech. The Role This high-impact role combines strategic client advisory, advanced quantitative research, and team leadership across multiple sectors. If you’re driven by data, insight, and commercial outcomes – and want … to shape strategies that matter – this is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership position with global reach. The Candidate Key attributes of the successful Research Director & Analytics include: Deep expertise in quantitative research methods – Conjoint, Max Diff, Segmentations, etc. Strong commercial mindset with a history of hitting revenue targets Proven leadership within a market research More ❯
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Director of Research & Analytics

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nicholson Glover
Director of Research & Analytics | Global Consulting Company | £70k-£100k DOE + Bonus | Mostly Remote/Central London We’re working on an exciting opportunity with a global research and analytics firm; they are hiring for a Director of Research & Analytics (B2B) to join their global team. The Company Operating internationally, the company provides research and insight … services that help businesses make better decisions through data. They specialise in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and sector-specific research across industries such as finance, private equity, FMCG, and Tech. The Role This high-impact role combines strategic client advisory, advanced quantitative research, and team leadership across multiple sectors. If you’re driven by data, insight, and … want to shape strategies that matter – this is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership position with global reach. The Candidate Key attributes of the successful Director of Research & Analytics include: Deep expertise in quantitative research methods – Conjoint, Max Diff, Segmentations, etc. Strong commercial mindset with a history of hitting revenue targets Proven leadership within a More ❯
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Associate Recruiter - Quantitative Trading

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Algo Capital Group
Associate Quantitative Trading Recruiter Algo Capital is recruiting a Associate Quantitative Trading Recruiter to join our team. We are a collaborative, technology-driven, and diversified search firm, with a primary focus on attracting top industry talent for a range of the most pioneering Hedge Funds, global trading firms, and Asset Management Companies across London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai … approach we are focused on providing the best possible experience for all prospective candidates and clients we work with. The successful candidates will be executing key recruitment mandates in Quantitative Trading and Research. Placing candidates into the world's leading companies: hedge funds, proprietary trading, asset managers, private equity, and family offices. Skills Required: 1+ years preferred Recruitment sector … experience; trading, technology, quantitative research, quantitative trading. Resilience and ambition. Strong presentation and phone skills. Excellent writing and analytical skills. Tech-savvy can work with various platforms and technologies. Understand the principles of data, automation, analytics, and how that drives business. Be able to work in a scalable work environment where no two days are the same. More ❯
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Principal Analyst - Risk Management

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Verdantix
Who we are... Verdantix is an independent research and advisory firm that serves a global client base consisting of the world’s most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors, and investors. Our insights and analysis form a foundation of the most granular data available in the marketplaces we serve. This allows us to make highly accurate far-reaching forecasts … in producing high-quality written deliverables, and the ability to contribute to client-facing engagements. Successful candidates will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts. Our analysts benefit from our structured ‘Analyst Training Framework’ which offers 24-months of tailored learning which will equip high performers to … hybrid role which requires 3 days a week in the office during probationary period, and will decrease to 2 days upon successful completion. What you’ll be doing... Conducting research based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies. Undertaking research interviews with senior executives. Building quantitative models to size and forecast industrial technology markets. Efficiently writing high More ❯
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Quantitative Researcher Systematic Trading Leading Hedge Fund London

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Trading | Leading Hedge Fund | London £120,000 - 200,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: City Of London, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client is a top-tier quantitative hedge fund headquartered in London renowned for its data-driven approach and innovative trading strategies. We are currently looking for an experienced Quantitative … maintains fully systematic strategies operating across a variety of global markets and trading frequencies. Key Responsibilities Analyse vast and complex datasets using advanced statistical methods to uncover actionable insights. Research, develop, and implement cutting-edge quantitative trading strategies. Continuously monitor and improve the performance of existing strategies. Develop a deep understanding of global market structures and microstructure dynamics. … Requirements Advanced academic degree (PhD or Master's) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering. Strong programming skills in at least one core language - Python , C++ , or Java . Proven experience in quantitative research or systematic trading environments. Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced More ❯
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Senior Quantitative Researcher/ Sub-PM

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Alexander Chapman
Title: Senior Quantitative Researcher/Sub-Portfolio Manager Location: New York/London Team: Systematic Trading Strategies About the Role: Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quantitative Researcher or Sub-Portfolio Manager to join our systematic trading team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the full lifecycle of alpha research and strategy development … with the potential to manage risk capital independently or transition into a lead PM role over time. Key Responsibilities: Design, research, and implement systematic trading strategies across global equities, futures, FX, or other liquid asset classes Conduct high-quality alpha signal research using alternative data, statistical techniques, and machine learning when appropriate Develop and test robust portfolio construction … execution, and risk management models Collaborate closely with data engineering and infrastructure teams to enhance research platform capabilities Take ownership of strategy performance and contribute to the team’s overall P&L Potential to transition into a standalone PM role or run a sub-portfolio within defined risk limits Requirements: 5+ years of experience in quantitative research More ❯
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Analyst - Industrial AI & Technologies

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Verdantix
Who we are... Verdantix’s mission is to deliver independent, accurate, and actionable research and advisory services. We empower the world’s most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors, and investors with granular insights and data-driven analysis. Our team is a curious, collaborative group of expert analysts, data engineers, commercial specialists, creative professionals, and thought leaders working together … achieve their most important goals. The role... Working in a team of analysts located in the firm’s London, New York, and Boston offices, the Analyst will undertake strategic research on topics at the intersection of plant operations, industrial performance and digital technologies, especially how AI is applied in practice in industrial facilities such as manufacturing, oil and gas … as some knowledge of the world of AI, its use cases, and major trends. The successful candidate will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research, write high quality written reports and present research findings to client executives. Our analysts benefit from our structured ‘Analyst Training Framework’ which offers 24-months of More ❯
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Research Director

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Good Maven
business is redefining its industry through data-driven innovation, modern design practices, and world-class customer experience. As part of this transformation, Good Maven are supporting to hire a Research Director to build and lead a new, high-impact Product and Market Research function. This is a unique opportunity to join a tech-forward environment and build a … best-in-class research capability from the ground up. You’ll transform a nascent function into a strategic partner across Product, Design, Marketing, and Data, influencing product direction, marketing strategy, and customer experience. We’re looking for a hands-on, resilient research leader who can move between strategy, execution, and team-building, and who thrives in complex, fast … paced, and high-stakes environments. What you’ll do Define and lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a modern, combined Product & Market Research function. Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of researchers focused on customer insight and impact. Deliver actionable insights through qualitative and quantitative research that shape product and marketing decisions. Partner with More ❯
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Senior Consultant Digital / Social Insights

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Spalding Goobey
Senior Consultant Digital/Social Insights Central London (Hybrid) Up to 40,000 + bonus and excellent benefits package Our client is a fast-growing, buzzy research-based consultancy with a great range of public and private sector clients currently seeking a Senior Consultant with strong digital and social insights skills. We seek an enthusiastic, energetic digital insights specialist … broader agency does a real mix of projects so your work is likely to be on interesting projects in worthy topic areas. This will include but not limited to, quantitative and qualitative research, brand strategy, creative development and analytics. You should be an evangelist of this new and exciting way to research and driven to see it … identify strategic insights and turning these into impactful reports and presentations. You will play a central role in client debriefs, allowing you to establish and build relationships and manage research projects efficiently. You will bring data to life through data visualization and building compelling storytelling with clients – be that in PowerPoint or using dashboards, podcasts, video or infographics! This More ❯
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Quantitative Researcher – HFT Futures

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
We’re partnered with a discreet trading firm looking to grow its high-performing quantitative strategy team. This is a rare opportunity for a talented researcher with 2+ years’ experience to work directly alongside the Head of Quantitative Research on high-impact futures trading strategies. You will be joining a collaborative, technology-driven environment where ideas move … quickly from research to production, and your work will directly contribute to the firm’s P&L. Role Overview: Design and build statistical models for use in high-frequency trading strategies Generate new trading ideas and hypotheses Analyse tick-level data to identify patterns, optimise execution, and enhance models Develop production-ready code for live trading strategies Monitor and … and developers to create and deploy innovative trading strategies Apply advanced data analysis to build predictive models and portfolio optimisation frameworks Analyse production performance, defining metrics to guide the research cycle Contribute to multi-asset portfolio construction Requirements: Minimum 2 years’ experience working on quantitative trading systems Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related More ❯
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Senior Quantitative Researcher

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
My client is a leading Quantitative hedge fund, which deploys systematic trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities & futures. The core of their effort is research into a wide range of market anomalies, fuelled by their unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. They are seeking a researcher with a background in … alpha research. Responsibilities Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research Manage all aspects of the research process, including data analysis, alpha signal discovery, backtesting, trading, idea generation, alpha signal/portfolio analysis and the management of production code Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research Desirable Candidates 2+ … years of research experience in Equities. Ph.D. or M.S. in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, operations research, or another quantitative discipline. Programming in any of the following: Python, C++, or R. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to alpha generation. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. More ❯
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Research Executive

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Resources Group
Research Executive - Finance £28,0000 - £36,000 - West London (Hybrid) This highly successful strategic research and consulting firm work with organisations active in the areas of banking and retail technology, cards, and payments. They are known for their intelligent, independent research, which leverages an extensive network of experts around the world. The team here are analytically rigorous … fact-based consulting and staying ahead of the curve on the latest trends and technology. You will be involved in a variety of projects, incorporating both primary and secondary research and qualitative and quantitative methodologies, blending research and analysis with more consultative tasks including reporting, client liaison and newsletter and conference activities. To qualify for this role … you will need to have an excellent understanding of different research methodologies, and ideally have gained experience conducting both primary and secondary research – either in your studies or career. A keen interest in the financial sector will be needed, though direct experience in this area will not be essential. An additional language is also essential for this role More ❯
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Senior Quant Researcher - HFT

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Barclay Simpson
Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund at the forefront of systematic and quantitative research. We are looking for exceptional senior quant researchers/traders to join our systematic trading strategies team in New York City, London or Europe. Competitive compensation & performance-based bonuses Your Role: As a Senior Quantitative … optimization of high-frequency trading strategies in traditional financial markets. You will work closely with world-class engineers, quants, and traders to solve complex real-time challenges using advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize systematic, high-frequency trading strategies. Conduct quantitative research to uncover market inefficiencies and improve model robustness. Collaborate … of technical excellence and collaboration. Who We’re Looking For: Exceptional candidates with an outstanding academic and professional track record. A degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) from a top-tier university. Proven experience developing successful quantitative models—ideally in HFT and/or transaction cost analysis. Strong analytical More ❯
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Quantitative Trader

City of London, London, United Kingdom
AAA Global
We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to join a fast-growing, high-performing trading team based in London. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in systematic trading and a passion for applying advanced mathematics, programming, and research in live markets. You'll be part of a collaborative and driven team that builds and … executes systematic trading strategies across global markets. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Conduct quantitative research to refine current strategies and develop innovative trading approaches. Optimize research workflows and automation systems to speed up strategy implementation. Automate and streamline trading operations to enhance scalability and efficiency. Oversee daily … part of a shared trading shift rotation with the team Requirements: 3+ years of experience in a proprietary trading or investment firm. Proven track record trading EMEA equities using quantitative/medium-frequency strategies. Bonus: Experience with dual-listed securities, ADRs/GDRs, US ETFs or US equities. Strong programming skills in Python and VBA. Experience in small, agile More ❯
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Quantitative Researcher

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
Systematic Quantitative Researcher - Entry/Junior Level - London Office My client is a leading quantitative hedge fund with offices across Europe, North America and Asia. Their teams trade all traditional asset classes and cover a mix of MM/HFT, Stat Arb, Quant Macro, and Event-Driven strategies. The firm is looking for Junior Quantitative Researchers to … graduates with a background in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a related field. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative environment where they will gain exposure to the full research pipeline from the front office while working with developers and traders to optimize, implement, monitor and manage strategies. The Role: Collaborate with other quantitative researchers and developers to … clean datasets, discuss research, and optimise systematic trading strategies. Involvement in all aspects of the strategy research/trading pipeline, from research based on large datasets to the development, backtesting and monitoring of strategies in live trading. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a numerate field of study, such as Mathematics More ❯
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Buy-Side Technology & Ai Recruitment Consultant

City of London, London, United Kingdom
AT Talent - Rec2Rec
This agency are an established Quantitative Trading & Tech Recruitment company and are looking for Quantitative Trading & Technology focused Recruitment Consultants. Please note we have already received a high number of applications; however less than 20% have recent relevant experience. If you see yourself as a suitable candidate, please do not be put off by application numbers. This sector … can offer somebody huge earning potential, working on a delivery focussed model. If you have experience working in the Tech/Quantitative/Trading space, this one's for you! What's on offer? Clients: Tier 1 funds, working with a select group of clients such as DeShaw, Citadel, Millennium, Jane Street, HRT etc. Work with Top Ai Startups … salary + commission up to 40% Average fees of £100,000 & highest fees of £400,000 (earning £32,000-£160,000 on a single placement!) Specialists across Trading placing, Quantitative Research, Quant Developers, Quant Analysts Portfolio Managers/Trading (AI & Machine Learning, Software Engineering & Data) firm, that recruit across Europe & the US On the Tech side of things More ❯
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Digital Optimisation Manager - Maternity Cover

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Liberty
training and development for our key trading tools: Algolia, ContentSquare Dynamic Yield, Pyramid BI, Power BI Ensure we are getting maximum value from existing optimisation, and analytical tools. Data & Research Use data and analytics to understand site performance and our customer’s behaviour and share insights with relevant teams Understand internal and external benchmarks to identify risks and opportunities … and updates in ContentSquare for internal stakeholders. Collaborate with relevant 3rd parties or internal IT and Analytics teams to request enhancements to our data & tooling capability or request specific research and insights Provide insights to support the Product/UX teams when investigating new experiences Product development Contribute to data led business cases, presenting back to internal stakeholders for … contact point for the Product/UX teams Knowledge, skills & abilities Google Analytics Power BI Analytics Contentsquare Dynamic Yield Algolia Web trade/merchandising background Detail oriented Qualitative and quantitative research Understanding of multivariate/split testing Project management More ❯
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Head of Product

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Impellam Group
a product strategy which aligns to the company vision and stakeholder expectations. Work with internal and external customers and stakeholders to understand user and market requirements, including conducting both quantitative and qualitative research. Develop clear documentation and product specifications to help communicate product pipeline to internal and external stakeholders. Identify potential risks or challenges and develop mitigation strategies. Work More ❯
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Platform Engineer

City, London, United Kingdom
Computappoint
process millions of transactions. Drive innovation through standardised automation, seamless resource provisioning, and intelligent configuration oversight across multiple high-stakes operational environments. Champion collaboration with elite DevOps, development, and quantitative research teams to unlock platform capabilities and deliver game-changing project outcomes. Bridge worlds by connecting on-site infrastructure with hybrid and public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Reinforcement Learning Lead - Algorithmic Trading - Remote

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
AI Search
proven, high-performing trading environment Learn from and collaborate with world-class talent Requirements Proven expertise in reinforcement learning Strong programming and data skills Background in systematic trading or quantitative research is a plus, but not essential More ❯
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Quantitative Research
the City of London
10th Percentile
£107,875
25th Percentile
£111,250
Median
£112,500
75th Percentile
£115,313
90th Percentile
£132,375