CareerPlan

Quantitative Researcher – Macro Systematic Strategies

London, England, GBFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and develop systematic trading strategies with holding periods from intraday to several weeks, focusing on macro-driven relative value or CTA approaches.

Role type

Senior IC quantitative researcher (macro systematic strategies)

Builds

Systematic trading models for macro asset classes (commodities, FX, rates, equity indexes)

Domain

Quantitative finance / Macro markets

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, statistical modeling, machine learning, macro market dynamics, numerical techniques, risk management, portfolio construction, back-testing, large dataset handling

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in quantitative field, experience with mid to low frequency strategies, ability to articulate research findings

Technologies

Python, data science/machine learning libraries

Responsibilities

Design and develop systematic trading strategies; Conduct quantitative research and signal generation; Implement, back-test, and optimize systematic models; Refine risk management and portfolio construction techniques; Integrate cutting-edge methodologies into research; Collaborate with trading, risk, and technology teams