1 to 25 of 55 Quantitative Research Jobs in the South East

Job title: Project Research Analyst Location: Hampshire Work Type: Hybrid Experience: 4+ Years Skills and Experience required: Extensive hands-on experience in delivering primary and secondary research in a market research or business setting. Hands-on experience in delivering qualitative research projects, designing discussion guides, facilitating … interviews and focus groups, analysing qualitative data and producing actionable reports and recommendations. Hands-on experience in delivering quantitative research methodologies, survey design, using statistical techniques to analyse data and producing actionable. reports and recommendations. Experience in designing, managing and delivering multiple research projects concurrently. Excellent research, analytic, communication and report writing skills and ability to gather, analyse, summarise and report on insight accurately. Degree in a research related discipline or relevant professional qualification eg Market Research Society is advantageous. Excellent numerical skills and the ability to interrogate information and problem solve with a More ❯

Quantitative Trader Opportunity My client is a globally recognised quantitative proprietary trading firm with a dominant presence across major markets. They combine rigorous quantitative research, ultra-low latency technology, and robust risk management to deploy mid and high-frequency strategies across asset classes, including equities, fixed … income, commodities, and FX . The firm is expanding its team of Quantitative Traders with a particular interest in those who bring Alpha-generating strategies powered by AI/ML and advanced statistical learning techniques . Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimise mid/high-frequency trading strategies using … quantitative and machine learning techniques. Leverage large-scale, high-frequency datasets to uncover alpha signals and drive decision-making. Integrate AI/ML models into trading workflows. Model and analyse market microstructure across global exchanges to improve execution and reduce slippage. Experience in backtesting strategies before live deployment. Work More ❯

Quantitative Developer | Systematic Research A high-performing global quant fund is scaling its Research Engineering function — and we're looking for a Quantitative Developer who's already familiar with the demands of a hedge fund or trading environment. You'll be embedded directly in the research … working shoulder-to-shoulder with quants and PMs, building and owning the infra that powers alpha generation. What You’ll Actually Be Doing Engineering research tools in Python and C++ , built for scale and speed Designing systems to handle massive data ingestion , feature engineering, and backtesting Collaborating directly with … Driving technical strategy while still writing clean, high-impact code What You’ll Need to Bring 5+ years in a systematic trading or quant research environment Fluency in Python and/or C++, with a strong engineering mindset Hands-on with distributed systems , data pipelines , or ML tooling Ability More ❯

Quantitative Developer - Trading Strategies Our client is a leading Hedge Fund headquartered in London and is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their trading technologies team. The firms team integrates innovative technology and trading strategies, while utilizing a sophisticated research platform and development environment to realise consistent … talented and motivated individual is sought after, in order to collaborate with a team that is competitive in the global financial markets. As a Quantitative Developer you will play a crucial role in enhancing their research framework and trading strategies development across all assets, enabling their traders to … optimize execution performance and minimize costs. You will collaborate closely with the traders, PMS, and stakeholders in the quantitative research team to develop sophisticated tools and analytics that provide actionable insights into improving PnL. Responsibilities: Implement trading strategies and execution performance across various asset classes. Implement statistical models More ❯

Who we are... Verdantix is an award-winning independent research, advisory and events firm. We act as an essential thought-leader for world-enhancing innovation, through our expertise in digital strategies for Sustainability, Real Estate and Built Environment, ESG, Industrial Transformation, and Net Zero. From our head office in … Central London, and hubs in Boston and New York City, we produce high-quality research, deliver consulting projects, and create events for senior managers, technology executives and investors. The role... Working with the support of an excellent team of analysts located in the firm’s UK and US offices … the experienced analyst will undertake strategic research focused on EHS areas of expertise. We are looking for candidates who are interested in joining our award-winning research firm and building a successful career in one of our growing research teams. Success in the role requires a passion More ❯

Quantitative Researcher – Systematic Trading | Leading Hedge Fund | London 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 Researcher to join the Systematic Trading team. This team … 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 More ❯

make quick and informed decisions, to reduce cost and labour maintaining multiple systems and creating consistency across our products. Conduct all stages of UX research using the Double Diamond methodologies: identifying, planning, driving, conducting, analysing, and reporting out insights. Collaborate with the Senior Product Manager and engineers on a … wide array of research projects. Use a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods to apply to research questions. Adoption of qual and quant feedback from channels such as Hotjar, GA4 and Smartlook. Share research insights in creative ways to increase empathy. Produce research More ❯

Role Summary Aubay UK is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst/Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in energy commodities trading and quantitative modelling, paired with an advanced academic background in a quantitative discipline. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge … structures, and building robust models to drive analytical excellence within our front office. Required Skills and Experience: Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a front-office quant within energy commodities trading … with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and modelling. Deep understanding and hands-on experience in pricing complex option structures and building financial models (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, multifactor models, stochastic volatility models). Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a strong grasp of programming and numerical More ❯

Role Summary Aubay UK is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst/Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in energy commodities trading and quantitative modelling, paired with an advanced academic background in a quantitative discipline. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge … structures, and building robust models to drive analytical excellence within our front office. Required Skills and Experience: Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a front-office quant within energy commodities trading … with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and modelling. Deep understanding and hands-on experience in pricing complex option structures and building financial models (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, multifactor models, stochastic volatility models). Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a strong grasp of programming and numerical More ❯

Role Summary Aubay UK is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst/Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in energy commodities trading and quantitative modelling, paired with an advanced academic background in a quantitative discipline. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge … structures, and building robust models to drive analytical excellence within our front office. Required Skills and Experience: Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a front-office quant within energy commodities trading … with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and modelling. Deep understanding and hands-on experience in pricing complex option structures and building financial models (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, multifactor models, stochastic volatility models). Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a strong grasp of programming and numerical More ❯

Understand user needs align business goals, define UX Product service success to produce customer journey maps, problem statements, job stories and crafted workflows. UX research, quantitative v qualitative, research cycles rapid v broad etc. Visual Design. Role Drive UX Practice and Experience Design of product portfolio working … with Designers, Developers, Architects, Product Managers and domain experts. End to end software development process for digital software product design from user research, journey mapping, interface design and prototyping to user testing. Craft experiences across complex highly scientific and rich content digital software products from Discovery to Delivery. Draw More ❯

headcount in their London office due to outstanding YTD performance and a significant increase in AUM. Responsibilities Collaborate with on-site researchers to improve quantitative trading strategies and profits. Develop Python tools for trading strategy research. Enhance the simulation/backtest framework. Monitor and maintain quantitative research tasks. Support the global research team with EMEA-related projects. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred). Strong Python skills, especially with libraries like Numpy, Pandas, and Polars. At least 5 years of Python development experience. Excellent problem-solving More ❯

/Institutional Asset Management Firm Employment Type: Full-time Overview: One of the world’s most elite investment firms is seeking a world-class Quantitative Analytics/Strategist to join the ‘Global Fixed Income’ business. This is a traditional quant role – you will be at the intersection of quantitative research and strategy, playing a key role in driving data-informed decision-making across trading and portfolio management. Ideally coming from a strong mathematical, statistical, or physics background, with excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for staying up to date with the latest technologies and techniques in … Do: Design and develop cutting-edge pricing, risk, and analytics models for global fixed income instruments (rates, credit, derivatives). Build scalable Python-based research and analytics tools used directly by PMs, traders, and researchers. Leverage a deep academic background to apply statistical, mathematical, and econometric techniques to complex More ❯

A newly established Portfolio Management team at a leading $26 billion hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Researcher with deep expertise in equity statistical arbitrage to join its growing London-based platform. Backed by significant capital and infrastructure, the group is building a cutting-edge equity stat arb strategy … the entrepreneurial energy of a start-up build-out with the resources, scale, and stability of a top-tier global hedge fund. Role Responsibilities Research and develop medium-frequency alpha signals within global equity markets. Conduct rigorous backtesting, performance attribution, and risk analysis of stat arb models. Work closely … on existing models to adapt to market conditions and uncover new sources of alpha. Candidate Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in equity-focused quantitative research, ideally within a stat arb or systematic equities strategy. Strong knowledge of statistical arbitrage, mean-reversion, and market-neutral modeling techniques. Proficiency More ❯

Software Developer (Research Infrastructure) | Quantitative Trading | £350–500k How many opportunities will you get to develop a greenfield platform that directly shapes the future of a multi-billion-dollar prop trading business? I'd imagine this is one of few. Here, you'll develop a proprietary Python-based … research platform from scratch for one of the leading Quantitative Traders globally. The challenge isn’t just performance or raw throughput - though both matter. It’s building a flexible, robust system capable of supporting a wide range of research workflows, each with its own quirks, data dependencies … understand their methodology, tooling, and pain points. The system you help design will either accelerate the productivity of some of the smartest minds in quantitative finance - or get in their way. There’s no single background that guarantees success here, but mastery of Python, a deep understanding of system More ❯

month initial contract | £500-800p/d | Outside IR35 | On-site in Soho Agitprop is an AI-driven quantitative research firm that continues to push the boundaries of advanced modelling — from algorithmic trading to factor modelling and other cutting-edge applications. Quant firms have leveraged AI and … landscape and the ability to translate user needs into actionable product requirements. Responsibilities Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions. Gather and analyze user feedback to understand user needs and pain points. Develop and … Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience conducting user research and gathering feedback. Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear and concise product requirements. Key Requirements FinTech industry experience or extensive personal experience More ❯

About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and versatile Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise across quantitative development, infrastructure engineering, and full-stack development , to join and lead a high-performance team. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, has led engineering teams … stack). Trading Systems & Finance: Solid understanding of trading infrastructure , latency optimization , execution systems , and market data feeds . Experience working in or with quantitative research, HFT, or hedge fund teams is highly desirable. Leadership: Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of 3–10 engineers. Ability to … translate business and research needs into engineering roadmaps. Collaborative mindset, capable of interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams. Nice to Have: Experience with Redis, Kafka, or similar real-time streaming/data platforms. Familiarity with financial APIs, FIX protocol, or trading exchange integrations. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree More ❯

Senior Quant – Commodities (Energy Focus) We’re partnering with a major player in the trading space to find a senior-level quant with deep expertise in energy markets. This is a front-office role, building the models and tools that More ❯

CoE), you will be working on the user experience for employees. You’ll be responsible for the creation and testing of service design blueprints research, and the analysis of employee needs and sentiment. We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Service Designer to join our dynamic cross-functional … understand and define end-to-end UX. Align with the CoE Value Measurement framework to capture and track service quality, efficiency and advocacy. User Research & Analysis: Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research to understand employee needs, behaviors, and pain points. Analyze user feedback and usage data to … teams, disciplines, and regions to ensure a diverse approach to problem-solving. Engage with senior leadership, showcasing UX work and evidencing the contributions your research and design work have made to the team’s broader strategic initiatives. Testing & Iteration: Gather feedback to refine and improve service designs. Iterate on More ❯

This agency are an established Quantitative & Trading Tech Recruitment company and are looking for Quantitative Tech & Trading 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 … 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 … Average fee's of £80,000 & highest fees of £400,000 (earning £32,000-£160,000 on a single placement!) Specialist Technology Trading, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management/Trading (AI & Machine Learning, Software Engineering & Data) firm, that recruit across Europe & the US Delivery focused role - no BD required More ❯

month initial contract | £500-800p/d | Outside IR35 | On-site in Soho Agitprop is an AI-driven quantitative research firm that continues to push the boundaries of advanced modelling — from algorithmic trading to factor modelling and other cutting-edge applications. Quant firms have leveraged AI and More ❯

candidate will join teams that drive revenue and take on some of the most challenging projects in the industry. Responsibilities include working closely with quantitative researchers to translate trading strategies into efficient systems, maintaining and enhancing platform stability, and overseeing the software development lifecycle from design to deployment. The More ❯

Machine Learning Engineer | Research Platform: We are a tier 1 supplier for a well-known buy-side quant firm on the lookout for a Machine Learning Engineer (£475,000-£515,000) who is happy to work at the interface of cutting edge Machine Learning Modelling, Quantitative Research More ❯

Looking for a deep learning role that could make the Mariana trench seem like a puddle? This global investment manager hires asset class experts, such as an ex-portfolio manager from a Tier 1 hedge fund to grow and manage More ❯

London. You’ll design, build, and optimize the connectivity layer that links our trading systems to global exchanges. The company combines low-latency infrastructure, quantitative research, and machine learning to deliver fast, reliable, and transparent trading solutions Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain low-latency exchange gateways (crypto & traditional …/O, and message handling. Monitor and profile latency; resolve performance bottlenecks. Build internal tools for diagnostics and real-time monitoring. Collaborate with trading, research, and infrastructure teams. Contribute to team growth through hiring and mentoring. Requirements: BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related field. 5–10 years More ❯