Head of Quantitative Research | Systematic Hedge Fund

Company: PLATINUM & PARTNERS
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Location: London
Job Description:

£300,000–£400,000 base + P&L share (15–30% of net P&L above hurdle). London.

This is one of the most significant quant research leadership roles we’ve represented.

A leading systematic hedge fund operating across equity, macro and multi-asset strategies

is seeking an exceptional Head of Quantitative Research. You will define and

drive the fund’s entire research agenda, work directly with the CIO and senior

portfolio managers and lead a team of quant researchers across all strategy

verticals.

This is not a player-manager seat in name only. They want someone who can do both stay at the

frontier of academic research in ML, statistics and quantitative finance, while

building a culture of intellectual rigour, performance accountability and alpha

generation.

What they need:

→ PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or related field

→ 10+ years quant research at a systematic hedge fund or prop trading firm

→ Proven track record developing alpha-generating signals in live production

→ Experience leading research teams of 5+ at senior level

If you are at this level and open to a conversation or if you know someone who is. I’d like to

hear from you. DM me directly or apply in confidence via our site for more details

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Posted: May 24th, 2026