Quantitative Research Analyst

Quantitative Research Analyst

About Man Numeric

Man Numeric employs systematic security-selection processes that are underpinned by a bottom-up, fundamental approach, offering both long only and alternative strategies. The team’s highly experienced professionals operate collaboratively, distilling their analytical and investment expertise into systematic processes which are applied across regions, styles, and capitalisations.

Man Numeric has a strong history in public equities, focusing on bottom-up stock selection processes based on fundamental, causal market relationships and reinforced by continuous research. Its approach seeks to capitalise on temporary market inefficiencies, with models that look to identify mispricing opportunities. Furthermore, the engine seeks to innovate continually and research new areas and opportunities. Man Numeric has significant capabilities in systematic responsible investing, with around half of its assets managed employing some form of sustainability screen.

Founded in 1989 and becoming part of Man Group in 2014, Man Numeric’s funds under management were more than $41.0 billion as at 30 June 2023. Further information can be found at www.man.com/numeric.

The Role

We are seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst to develop and improve quantitative investment strategies in equity or credit correlated markets.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other senior researchers to create new and support existing strategies by:
  • Identifying new investment ideas or innovative data sources
  • Gathering and refining complex data for modelling
  • Coding and performing statistical analysis to build and refine models
  • Interpreting, presenting, and implementing the results
• Conduct research on various implementation aspects of investment strategies such as trading cost models, risk models, optimization, and portfolio construction

Key Competencies

• Passionate about investing, hard-working, self-motivated with strong attention to detail. Eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative, STEM, technical discipline, or Finance/Economics
• Strong programming skills analysing large and complex data with statistical tools (Python preferred)
• Independent thinker with good economic intuition and strong record of original research
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly

The Office

• Central location in the business district (overlooking the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral) with easy access to transport and amenities.
• Collaborative office environment with other Enterprise Engineering developers and Quant Researchers.
• Hybrid working model – typically 3 days in-office and 2 days remote each week.
• Competitive compensation, generous holiday allowance, health, and other benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks, conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community.

About Man Numeric

Man Numeric is a fundamentally-driven systematic investment manager. It takes a bottom-up approach to research and security selection and distils its findings into systematic processes that are applied across regions, styles and capitalisations. It offers long-only and alternative investment strategies that invest in both equity and credit markets.

The firm’s research-driven culture, which is underpinned by advanced technology and data science techniques, focuses on innovation and enhancement across alpha generation, risk management, portfolio construction and implementation.

Man Numeric has capabilities in systematic responsible investing, offering dedicated quantitative strategies and incorporating proprietary ESG and Climate alpha signals across a diverse range of strategies.

Founded in 1989 and becoming part of Man Group in 2014, Man Numeric’s assets under management were $39.4 billion at 30 September 2023. Further information can be found at www.man.com/numeric

Work-Life Balance 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 equality of opportunity. 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. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry. https://www.man.com/diversity. Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance 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.