Quantitative Researcher – Experienced
braunford llp
📍 london uk united kingdom🕐 6mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.
From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.
Join a research team where curiosity meets scale. You’ll investigate foundational questions, uncover market insights and push the boundaries of what's possible - all with the support of near-limitless compute and world-class peers.
Take the next step in your career.
### **The role**
Our researchers use the latest scientific techniques and advanced statistical analysis methods to predict movement in global financial markets.
This requires them to harness massive compute power and use state-of-the-art ML techniques to find innovative solutions, as textbook methods won’t beat the competition.
This is a pure research role where you will be able to develop and test your ideas with real-world data in an academic environment.
### **Who are we looking for?**
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience working in a sophisticated research environment, undertaking self-directed research in finance, technology or in a tenured academic position
* A Masters or PhD degree in a highly quantitative subject, such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering
* Strong programming skills in a least one programming language
* A demonstrable track record of impactful research, within one or both of academia and industry
### **Why should you apply?**
* Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
* Lunch provided (via _Just Eat for Business_) and dedicated barista bar
* 35 days’ annual leave
* 9% company pension contributions
* Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
* Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Monthly company events
_G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions._
_We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section_