CareerPlan

Global Banking & Markets, FICC Quantitative Researcher, Alpha monetization, VP, London

London, England, GBFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

VP-level quantitative researcher bridging research and live trading books to monetize systematic alpha signals in FICC markets.

Role type

VP quantitative researcher (FICC)

Builds

systematic trading signals and optimal portfolios for Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities

Domain

Financial services / Quantitative trading

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

advanced machine learning, generative AI, neural networks, factor models, portfolio construction, risk decomposition, dynamic covariance estimation, Python, Java

Preferred skills

experience across buy-side (hedge funds, prop shops, systematic asset managers)

Technologies

Python, Java, neural networks, generative AI, factor models

Responsibilities

Translate raw predictive alpha into PnL through optimal position sizing and risk decomposition; implement frameworks to manage risk centrally and build optimal portfolios; use advanced statistical analysis to build models for real-time trading and risk management decisions; collaborate on strategic development of research infrastructure and signal analytics engines.

Seniority

VP, hands-on IC with strategic development responsibilities