We are seeking talented Machine Learning PhD and post-doc graduates to join a successful quant team at a tier-1 asset manager in London. The team is made up of people from incredibly strong academic backgrounds and they are now looking to onboard PhD and post-doc graduates, starting in 2025/early 2026.

You will be developing skills in advanced quantitative techniques across a range of data types and asset classes, in order to enhance their existing strategies and drive implementation of new signals and models. They have had several very successful years and as part of their team scale out they are looking for PhD and post-doc graduates to contribute innovative ideas, aid with research, design and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on existing machine learning techniques.
• Developing new machine learning techniques.
• Conducting both alpha and data mining.
• Statistical and alpha modelling.

Qualifications:

• Have a PhD in Machine Learning.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical background.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis tools.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of global macroeconomic factors and their impact on financial markets.