Quantitative Research Analyst

Job Description

A fast expanding Quantitative Investment Management team has a tremendous opportunity for an ambitious individual with a relevant advanced degree looking to start out in their investment career. The set up resembles that of a start-up, implying that yourcareer will not be limited in one particular area of investments but it will have a broad character. Given the broad scope of this role, you will have a great chance of making a strong impact on the firm. We are looking for candidates exhibiting interest insystematic investing, open-minded, and with strong desire for continuous learning and improvement. The team is relatively new and is experiencing strong asset and account growth, driving ongoing investments into people, data, and tools. Currently the team manages over 30 equity strategies across a variety of geographies, investment styles, and risk/returnprofiles, including recently launched range of Active Factor ETFs. You will be expected to support the team, broadly split between research and systems/application development to enhance existing investment processes for achieving performance objectives. What you will do: Investment Implementation › Contribute to building a robust and scalable investment system covering database, data pipelines, optimizer, portfolio rebalancing platform and portfolio analysis reports › Assist in developing research framework and libraries for factor research › Help ensure the live investment processes and tools are operational › Build new tools that help with the investment decision making Investment Research › Assist in research, development and production of return and risk factors › Pro-actively improve investment strategies from such perspectives as data visualization, optimization, portfolio construction and risk management. Risk › All SIEL employees are responsible for the identification, assessment and control of risks and risk events. Employees will maintain a good understanding of applicable policies, procedures, risk appetites and tolerance relevant to their function and or businessunit, and are expected to consider current and potential risks when making or informing business decisions. Employees are responsible for the accurate and timely escalation and recording of incidents associated to relevant risks. In addition, employees areresponsible for completing all required Risk Management training. What we need from you: › You will hold an advanced degree in a technical area such as Computational Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering and be looking to start out on your career in investment management › Knowledge of financial instruments - ideally a genuine interest in equity investments › Proficient in programming - Python is a plus What we would like from you: › Knowledge of managing databases and SQL is desirable › Research-minded, proactive and curious in investments and technology › Candidates with strong technical abilities are preferred over all-rounders › Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https:// SEIs competitive advantage: To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enablesyou to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures ( SM) -for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI. SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more... After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the Cityof London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuableasset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medicalcare for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit. SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (SIEL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).