191 Investment Strategies jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement quantitative models for portfolio construction, risk management, and trading strategy development.
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of market data to identify investment opportunities and potential risks.
- Utilize advanced econometric and machine learning techniques to build predictive models.
- Backtest and validate trading strategies and portfolio construction methodologies.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to translate research findings into actionable investment decisions.
- Perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing on investment models and portfolios.
- Ensure the accuracy, robustness, and compliance of quantitative models with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain high-quality code in languages such as Python, R, C++, or MATLAB.
- Stay abreast of the latest academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance and asset management.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the firm's quantitative research platform and infrastructure.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, asset management, or a related financial services role.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas), R, or C++.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, portfolio theory, and risk management.
- Experience with large datasets and database querying (SQL).
- Familiarity with financial data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, backtest, and deploy sophisticated quantitative models for asset allocation, risk management, and alpha generation.
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify market patterns, inefficiencies, and trading opportunities.
- Design and implement trading strategies across various asset classes.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine investment strategies and risk controls.
- Build and maintain high-frequency trading systems and data infrastructure.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of trading strategies, making necessary adjustments.
- Conduct research into new quantitative methodologies and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior quantitative analysts.
- MSc or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis within the financial services industry.
- Proven expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, R, or Java.
- Experience with financial data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and databases.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and portfolio theory.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with large-scale data processing and cloud computing platforms is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies across various financial markets.
- Conduct rigorous statistical analysis of market data to identify patterns and opportunities.
- Build and maintain complex mathematical models for risk management, pricing, and portfolio optimisation.
- Develop and test algorithmic trading systems.
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to translate research ideas into actionable trading strategies.
- Perform backtesting and performance attribution analysis.
- Contribute to the development of the firm's quantitative research infrastructure and tools.
- Stay abreast of academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance.
- Document methodologies, research findings, and model specifications clearly and concisely.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in quantitative analysis or a similar role within the financial services industry.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or R, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, pandas).
- Deep understanding of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and statistical modelling techniques.
- Experience with financial modelling, derivatives pricing, and risk management.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to finance.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies and models for various asset classes.
- Conduct in-depth research into market microstructure, trading behaviors, and statistical arbitrage opportunities.
- Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, predict market movements, and derive actionable investment insights.
- Build and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and backtesting platforms.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to translate investment ideas into quantitative frameworks.
- Monitor and refine existing models to adapt to changing market conditions and improve performance.
- Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and robustness of all quantitative models and systems.
- Stay current with academic research and industry developments in quantitative finance.
- Contribute to the team's intellectual capital and share knowledge with colleagues.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative analysis, ideally within investment banking, hedge funds, or asset management.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing quantitative trading strategies.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R, with experience in data analysis libraries.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and statistical modeling techniques.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and machine learning methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience working within a hybrid office setting.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and implement sophisticated quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and trading strategies across various asset classes.
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of market data to identify trends, patterns, and investment opportunities.
- Design and execute backtesting strategies to evaluate the performance and robustness of trading algorithms and models.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to understand their needs and provide quantitative support for decision-making.
- Write efficient and well-documented code in languages such as Python, R, C++, or MATLAB for model implementation and data analysis.
- Monitor the performance of deployed models and algorithms, making adjustments as necessary to ensure optimal results.
- Stay abreast of academic research and industry developments in quantitative finance, econometrics, and machine learning.
- Contribute to the development of new trading ideas and risk management frameworks.
- Clearly communicate complex quantitative concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of quantitative libraries and infrastructure.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or a related role within the financial services industry.
- Proven expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, stochastic calculus, and machine learning techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance (Python, R, C++, MATLAB).
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and various asset classes.
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
- Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) or algorithmic trading is a significant advantage.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Investment Strategies
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and rigorously test quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX).
- Utilize statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and econometrics to identify market inefficiencies and predict price movements.
- Perform extensive data analysis and research on large financial datasets to inform strategy development.
- Implement and optimize trading algorithms in production environments, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to understand their needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
- Monitor the performance of live strategies, identify deviations, and implement necessary adjustments.
- Contribute to the firm's research into new data sources, analytical methods, and trading technologies.
- Develop and maintain code for strategy back-testing, execution, and risk management.
- Clearly communicate complex quantitative concepts and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Stay current with academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
- Optimize computational efficiency of trading models and infrastructure.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis into market microstructure and transaction costs.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or related roles within the financial industry.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance, such as Python (with libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn), C++, or R.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and derivatives.
- Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, time-series analysis, and econometrics.
- Familiarity with large datasets and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
- Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) or low-latency systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of risk management techniques for trading portfolios.
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Lead Quantitative Analyst, Investment Strategies (Remote)
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the research, design, development, and implementation of quantitative investment strategies for equities, fixed income, and alternative assets.
- Manage and mentor a team of quantitative analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Develop and refine sophisticated mathematical and statistical models to identify market opportunities and risks.
- Utilize advanced programming skills (Python, C++, R) to implement, test, and optimize trading algorithms and portfolio construction models.
- Conduct rigorous backtesting and performance analysis of strategies, ensuring robustness and statistical significance.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to integrate quantitative insights into investment decision-making processes.
- Stay abreast of the latest academic research, market trends, and technological advancements in quantitative finance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies.
- Develop and maintain high-quality documentation for all models, strategies, and processes.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the quantitative research team and the firm's investment approach.
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in a highly quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Economics.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in quantitative research and development within the asset management industry.
- Proven track record of developing and deploying successful quantitative investment strategies.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, machine learning algorithms, and econometrics.
- Advanced programming proficiency in Python and/or C++, with strong experience in relevant libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
- Deep understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and trading mechanisms.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Experience with large datasets and database technologies (SQL).
- Ability to work independently and lead a remote team effectively.
Senior Investment Analyst - Quantitative Strategies
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Financial Analysis Manager
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We are looking for a talented Financial Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance and Costing for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Lead the Costing and PFR team, setting clear goals and expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission and quarterly forecasts for key financial areas such as volumes, standard hours, managed expenses, purchase variances, inventory, variance analysis, and bridge preparation.
+ Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. AOP/forecasts, including headcount, project expenses, wave savings, purchase variances, and inventory, providing financial insights and support to various stakeholders.
+ Oversee the annual standard cost-setting exercise, preparing detailed analyses of material cost and overhead changes to ensure accurate and well-supported standard cost updates.
+ Lead the Annual Physical Verification Exercise as the primary finance contact, managing planning, execution, and variance analysis to ensure high accuracy and compliance.
+ Support the financial closing process by ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation (including excess & obsolete stock), material cost reporting, and substantiation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
+ Review and adjust tax forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow hedge reports, ensuring alignment with changing financial forecasts and business strategies.
+ Coach and develop PFR & Inventory team members, fostering their professional growth, building technical capabilities, and creating a clear succession roadmap.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Strong collaboration skills - Builds partnerships and works effectively with stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals.
+ Effective communication - Delivers clear, tailored financial insights to different audiences, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
+ Results-driven leadership - Provides direction, delegates tasks, and removes obstacles to achieve financial targets and business objectives.
+ Analytical and problem-solving expertise - Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and opportunities to drive business improvements.
+ Strategic financial planning - Utilizes forecasting, variance analysis, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategies.
+ Process optimization and adaptability - Continuously improves financial reporting and operational processes while effectively managing ambiguity and complexity.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education/ Experience:**
+ College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
+ Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
+ Experience using Oracle systems/tools would be beneficial.
+ Supervisory experience required.
**Job** Finance
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
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**Relocation Package** No