Quant Analyst - Investment Management - mbf. : Job Details

Our client, one of the UK’s leading integrated wealth management and professional services firms, is seeking to recruit a Quant Analyst to work as a part of their Investment Management division. The new hire will engage in quantitative research, develop new systematic models, and assist with ad-hoc quantitative analyses, guided by experienced colleagues. They will also participate in portfolio construction, back-testing, and risk evaluation of portfolios.Key duties include:

• Enhancing portfolio construction processes to uphold SAA and TAA model portfolios.
• Refining and expanding the capital market assumptions process, including crafting relevant alternative scenarios and stress testing.
• Conducting research, implementing, and back-testing strategies for tactical asset allocation, and exploring methods to augment portfolio returns.
• Collaborating with other teams to refine existing processes and extend quantitative approaches to other facets of the investment process over time.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to colleagues and committees.
• Working collaboratively to integrate ESG and climate considerations into portfolios.
• Establishing and maintaining robust processes for managing various datasets utilized in quantitative functions.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in quantitative asset allocation.

Requirements, Experience and Skills:

• An advanced Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Finance, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in the latest quantitative methods used in asset allocation, portfolio construction, signal generation, and model testing.
• Demonstrated programming skills, particularly in Python, with a basic understanding of MATLAB being advantageous.
• Understanding of major asset classes, including Equities and Fixed Income.
• Proficiency in data handling and manipulation using SQL and other relevant data processing tools.
• Familiarity with financial databases and platforms such as Bloomberg and DataStream.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years’ experience in an asset or wealth management setting.The salary for this role is £80,000-£90,000, you will also have access to:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave

This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in a firm with an exceptional track record of growth, innovation, and success that genuinely cares about its employees’ wellbeing.