Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm, and Man AHL is a diversified systematic investment manager trading across global markets. The Junior Quant will support multi-strategy portfolio research and management, including alpha combination, allocations, portfolio construction, risk management, and collaboration with other research teams.
Cutting edge research in alpha combination and allocations
Development of portfolio construction methods
Day to day portfolio and risk management
Contributing to AHL’s overall research effort by interacting with and collaborating with other research teams
Qualification
Required
>1 years post graduate experience on the buy side or sell side
Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain
A deep understanding of statistics/machine learning/portfolio construction techniques
Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python
Proficiency with NumPy/SciPy/Pandas or similar
Ease of handling large data sets
Understanding risk management techniques and portfolio risk modelling
Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical and computing content e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university
Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm
Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business people alike
Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views
Preferred
Portfolio management experience is a plus
Benefit
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Flexible working arrangements available
Two annual “Mankind” days of paid leave for community volunteering
Competitive holiday entitlements
Pension/401k
Life and long-term disability coverage
Group sick pay
Enhanced parental leave
Long-service leave
Depending on location, private medical coverage
Depending on location, discounted gym membership options
Depending on location, pet insurance
Man Group is an investment management firm that provides hedge fund, private markets, and quantitative investment solutions.
