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SIG London is looking for PhD and Research Masters students to join our Quantitative Research Graduate Programme. Our programme offers a unique insight into the world of quantitative trading by applying research in probability, statistics, stochastic optimisation, numerical analysis, and machine learning, into solving real-world problems.

Working from our brand new office in London's city centre, you will begin your career by being immersed in our education programme designed to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world problem solving. We start with the fundamentals of market microstructure, and progress up to financial data analysis, the concepts of market making and opportunity-seeking strategies, through tailor-designed projects mentored by experienced members of the team.

Quantitative Researchers are seated at the heart of our trading floor, communicating regularly with traders seeking their insight, and connecting ideas with other quants and the technology team. Through our education program and exposure on our trading floor, you will be equipped to dive deeply into data sets and explore the statistical intricacies within the realm of quantitative trading.

Who You Are:

Research Minded: You enjoy diving deep into a question and are interested in exploring the subtleties of the dynamic market conditions. You like building mathematical models to reveal patterns in the vast amount of data and love it when you discover a solution to a difficult problem.

A Communicator: You enjoy building relationships with those you work closely with. You enjoy sharing ideas, expressing your thoughts, and listening to the views of others. You’re not afraid to discuss ideas and work with others to find the optimal solution.

Analytical & Detail Oriented: You prefer to explore a question with your analytical mind - crafting and fitting a model, drawing conclusions by carefully interpreting the results. You’re not afraid to challenge the assumptions of your model.

Research Masters or PhD Grad: You have studied in the areas of mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or econometrics, and are available to start immediately.

What's In It For You:

Education: Our industry leading education programme is designed with the goal of bringing researchers into the world of quantitative trading. The programme features trading and financial math classes, and introductory projects to market microstructure and financial data analysis. We also provide structured training in Python and programming in a collaborative production environment.

Development: Everyone on the QR programme is paired with an experienced quant, who’ll mentor you throughout the programme. You will work with people who share a passion for mathematics, problem-solving, game theory and technology. We encourage continued learning in SIG. Upon completion of the programme, our quants are encouraged to attend academic conferences to keep connected with the research community.

Technology: Our QR team leverages from SIG’s in-house large-scale computing resources and other state-of-the-art technology.

Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive. We buck the trend in the financial world – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development, no matter how long you’ve been in SIG.

Perks: Working from our brand-new office in central London, you will avail of numerous benefits, including free onsite catering and insurance cover.

Please note that applications for this job require an online assessment. This assessment is administered by a third party company, Induslynk Training Services Private Limited (doing business as Mercer | Mettl), registered in India. By clicking through to apply for this job you are giving SIG your consent to have your email address transferred to Mercer | Mettl by the administrator of our careers platform. Mercer | Mettl will then contact you directly in order to administer the assessment. The results of your assessment will be shared with SIG for the purposes set out and in accordance with SIG’s Privacy Policy: https://sig.com/about/privacy-policy/. Mercer |Mettl’s Privacy Policy can be found here: https://mettl.com/en/privacy-policy/.

SIG is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us.

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