Quant Researcher

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 March 2025

Purpose of Role:

We are looking for a talented quantitative researcher to join the team to further the use of quantitative methods within discretionary investing at Man Group. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development and enhancement of discretionary investment strategies through quantitative research and innovation.

The Team:

PM Research is a team of quantitative researchers focused on delivering high-impact research that supports discretionary portfolio management teams at Man Group. We work on a wide range of projects - including developing dynamic hedging strategies, researching and implementing signals, and building portfolio optimization tools - that directly shape the way in which our portfolio managers invest and trade.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work closely with discretionary Portfolio Managers to add value to their process through signal development, data-based modelling, and testing/developing market heuristics.
• Work to optimise our discretionary portfolios, using risk modelling, portfolio construction, and optimisation.
• Backtest and implement signals using both traditional and alternative data sources.
• Follow industry and academic literature for innovations in quantitative strategies (and more generally) and suggest how discretionary PM teams can profit from them.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate complex technical concepts to a less technical audience.
• Stay updated with market trends and continuously seek opportunities for improvement of existing processes and innovation using quantitative methods.

Your Skills / Experience:

• Familiarity with market-neutral investment strategies
• Ability to explain technical details to a less technical generalist audience
• Understanding of portfolio construction and optimisation
• Experience of using risk models for both equity and credit markets
• Knowledge/understanding of the structure and drivers of returns in financial markets
• Exceptional academic background, preferably in a STEM field
• Strong knowledge of Python and experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries
• Proficient in the use of Linux and version control (i.e. Git)
• Previous experience with optimisation packages such as Mosek is a plus
• Familiarity with credit markets is advantageous but not required
• 2+ years of experience in either a quant researcher/trader role or as a fundamental analyst

 Base Salary Range: The anticipated based salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000 + benefits + a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Peopleoperations@man.com.

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $168.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 Dec 2024