UK Fund Hiring Entry Level Quant Analysts – Systematic Equity Team – Eka Finance

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Role

Initially you will be mentored by a senior member of the team and will be responsible for implementing and optimizing existing strategies. You will work on the research, design and C++ implementation of innovative data analysis algorithms and tools and the research, back‑testing, C++ implementation and deployment of new trading strategies.

Requirements

  • PhD from a top tier University in any of the following subjects: Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Operations Research, Econometrics, Signal Processing, Computer Vision.
  • Exceptional Masters level students considered.
  • Understanding of how to translate research expertise to contributions in development and optimisation of quantitatively driven strategies and trading.
  • Experience with large data sets or noisy data.
  • Distinguished background in research or internships at reputable organisations.
  • Strong software programming skills in C++, Perl or Python.
  • Demonstrable interest in systematic trading.
  • Background in time series analysis, statistics, reinforced learning algorithms, portfolio theory.
  • Candidates who completed a PhD this year or graduate in 2018 and are looking for a role post‑PhD are considered.

Interviews will consist of meetings with senior partners as well as technical rounds with quants and developers.

No work visa can be provided for this role.

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Job Description:

Role

Initially you will be mentored by a senior member of the team and will be responsible for implementing and optimizing existing strategies. You will work on the research, design and C++ implementation of innovative data analysis algorithms and tools and the research, back‑testing, C++ implementation and deployment of new trading strategies.

Requirements

  • PhD from a top tier University in any of the following subjects: Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Operations Research, Econometrics, Signal Processing, Computer Vision.
  • Exceptional Masters level students considered.
  • Understanding of how to translate research expertise to contributions in development and optimisation of quantitatively driven strategies and trading.
  • Experience with large data sets or noisy data.
  • Distinguished background in research or internships at reputable organisations.
  • Strong software programming skills in C++, Perl or Python.
  • Demonstrable interest in systematic trading.
  • Background in time series analysis, statistics, reinforced learning algorithms, portfolio theory.
  • Candidates who completed a PhD this year or graduate in 2018 and are looking for a role post‑PhD are considered.

Interviews will consist of meetings with senior partners as well as technical rounds with quants and developers.

No work visa can be provided for this role.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026