Quantitative Analyst

Overview

As a Quantitative Analyst in the Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation team, you apply quantitative methods to support asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk monitoring. You work closely with the team to translate signals into investment recommendations and maintain performance attribution for multi-asset model portfolios. The role offers broad exposure to global markets and multiple asset classes, enabling you to grow your quantitative skills and understanding of portfolio management. You will contribute to a research-driven environment that shapes strategic and tactical investment views.

Responsibilities

• Analyse global equities, fixed income, credit, commodities, currencies and alternative asset classes
• Contribute to strategic, dynamic and tactical asset allocation research
• Assess valuations, macroeconomic conditions and market regimes
• Translate quantitative signals and research into practical investment recommendations
• Undertake portfolio construction, scenario, factor and risk analysis
• Maintain performance attribution for multi-asset model portfolios
• Develop, test and refine proprietary investment models
• Research valuation, macroeconomic, risk and other relevant investment signals
• Produce clear investment commentary, charts and analysis for committees and clients
• Maintain quantitative models and dashboards using Python and Excel; improve research processes and data quality

Key requirements

• 1 to 3 years' experience in quantitative analysis in a multi-asset investment environment
• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in quantitative modelling within financial markets or investments
• Strong Python or comparable programming skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Good understanding of global financial markets, asset classes and multi-asset return drivers
• Understanding of portfolio construction, asset allocation, investment risk, performance attribution and economic theory
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret quantitative outputs within an investment context
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Good understanding of the UK wealth management market

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaborative teamwork within a broader investment team
• Python
• Excel
• Quantitative modelling

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