Systematic Equities Options Quant Researcher/Trader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 14 August 2025
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Python Equity Options Alpha Research Quantitative Research Trading Money Management

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Summary

An established multi-billion hedge fund in London is now seeking experienced Equity Derivatives trader or quantitative researcher to join a new build-out. It is a unique opportunity to be at the very foundation of the new business direction, help drive developing a trading platform, alpha signal research and actual trading.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Assisting with trading equities and options along with potentially other asset classes.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • 3-10 years of experience on the buy-side as a PM, Sub PM, or Researcher.
  • Hands-on experience programming in Python is essential.
  • Background in Equity options and Systematic equities is highly beneficial.

Systematic Equities Options Quant Researcher/Trader

- Chicago/New York/London

- Compensation - $300-700k total

An established multi-billion hedge fund in London is now seeking experienced Equity Derivatives trader or quantitative researcher to join a new build-out. It is a unique opportunity to be at the very foundation of the new business direction, help drive developing a trading platform, alpha signal research and actual trading.

Candidates with hands-on experience with both alpha research and money management are welcome. Background in Equity options and Systematic equities is highly beneficial.

We are looking for :

  • 3-10 years of experience on the buy-side as a PM, Sub PM, or Researcher.
  • MS / PhD in science, math, engineering, statistics, or similar.
  • A team player seeking a collaborative environment whilst acting as an individual contributor.
  • Assisting with trading equities and options along with potentially other asset classes.
  • Hands-on experience programming in Python is essential.
  • CQF preferred

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