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Quant Developer - Quant Associate Programme - 2027

mw-tech-grad
London
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<p><strong>Start Date: Flexible between January and September 2027</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location: London, New York</strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the programme</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You will be working in a position designed for high-calibre, highly numerate individuals within our quantitative teams. We value free thinkers, and we have created a fast-paced and meritocratic environment where you will be encouraged to apply your own initiative and challenge conventional wisdom. </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"> We all share a tireless drive for innovation and participants tend to be one of the top students at their university. </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"> As a member of our Quantitative Associate Programme you will be part of a select cohort receiving on the job training from experienced colleagues who have a matchless record of helping high performing individuals reach their true potential.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16711422,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16711422,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"><strong><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW178625315 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8">Quant Implementation</span></span> </strong></span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16711422,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8">The heartbeat of our systematic trading business. You will design, deploy, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8">maintain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8"> our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8">cutting-edge</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8"> live trading models - turning research into real-time action. The work spans systematic trading, technology, live performance monitoring, and quant portfolio management: integrating new research into production, building systems and controls to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8">monitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8"> live models, ensuring our back testing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW178625315 BCX8"> environment accurately describes reality, and overseeing capital allocation across hundreds of live strategies. This is a fast-paced role where you will resolve live trading issues and drive automation at scale.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW178625315 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16711422,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></span></p>
<p>What we look for: </p>
<ul>
<li>A minimum of a Master's degree in a highly quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field</li>
<li>Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages</li>
<li>A solid foundation in statistics, probability, and numerical methods</li>
<li>Genuine interest in financial markets and systematic trading</li>
<li>Sharp problem-solving ability and a rigorous, analytical mindset</li>
<li>The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, live trading environment</li>
<li>Clear communication skills - you can explain complex technical concepts to a range of audiences</li>
<li>A proactive, self-starter attitude with the drive to take ownership of projects from day one</li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}">Find out more here: <a href="https://www.mwam.com/quantitative-associate-programme/">https://www.mwam.com/quantitative-associate-programme/</a> </span></p>
<p><em>Marshall Wace is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.</em></p>
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