Senior Quantitative Researcher, Systematic Equity, Vice President - State Street Investment Management
State Street · GB
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About the Role
This role is for a Senior Quantitative Researcher within the Systematic Equity team, based in London. The team manages quantitative equity strategies globally and seeks an individual to help shape the research platform by combining quantitative and technical skills with investment knowledge. The successful candidate will develop new investment ideas, improve existing models, and apply AI and data science to investment challenges.
Responsibilities
- Generate ideas for investment process innovation and improvements, focusing on alpha generation and portfolio construction.
- Lead and execute research projects, from idea generation and testing through implementation and performance evaluation.
- Use machine learning and AI to enhance the research process and investment outcomes, spanning data analysis, alpha generation, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Work closely with portfolio managers to improve existing strategies and develop new investment capabilities.
- Contribute to maintaining and evolving the research and production platform.
- Present research findings clearly and effectively to portfolio managers, researchers, senior management, clients, and prospects.
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a collaborative and high performing research culture.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative research and systematic investing.
- Deep knowledge of quantitative equity investing, including alpha research, factor modelling, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence, with hands on experience applying these techniques to quantitative models.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage a range of AI tools in research activities.
- Excellent programming skills in Python and/or SQL.
- Experience with distributed computing and large scale data processing is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead independent research and translate research findings into practical investment applications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with portfolio managers, researchers, and technology teams.
Skills
- Quantitative research
- Systematic investing
- Quantitative equity investing
- Alpha research
- Factor modelling
- Portfolio construction
- Risk management
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
- Python
- SQL
- Distributed computing
- Large scale data processing
- Communication skills
Location
- London, UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Vice President
Education Level
- PhD strongly preferred in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
Benefits
- Inclusive development opportunities
- Flexible work-life support
- Paid volunteer days
- Vibrant employee networks
About the Company
- Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.
- We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
- As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.
- Join us in shaping the future.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.