Senior Quant Researcher - Volatility

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing out performance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi‑manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion.

• Researching, developing and implementing automated volatility trading strategies.
• Presenting new or updated research within AHL and across Man Group.
• Contributing to AHL’s overall research effort by interacting with and collaborating with other research teams.
• Following industry and academic literature for relevant innovations and suggesting how Man/AHL could profit from them.

• Experience in volatility trading and modelling, and volatility systematic strategies (essential).
• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical and computing content (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics from a leading university).
• Understanding of the underlying structures and behaviours of financial markets.
• Strong Python programming ability and ability to write clear, well‑documented and scalable code.
• Strong inter‑personal skills to enable communication across investment management teams and regions.
• Awareness of statistical and mathematical tools and techniques, and the ability to select the appropriate ones for different circumstances.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and informative technical reports and proposals.
• Ability to discuss and present complex ideas in an intuitive, easy‑to‑follow way.

• Equality of opportunity is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values.
• Opportunities to grow and develop talents through internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes.
• 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.
• Additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance depending on location.

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