REF: 1023Mid-LevelPermanent

Systematic Rates & Macro Quant Researcher | Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund | London

London, UK£140,000 – £220,000 base + bonus (50–100% of base)
Hedge FundsDerivatives QuantFX & Commodities QuantQuantitative ResearchSystematic MacroMulti-Asset Systematic

Role Overview

A top-tier multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Systematic Rates & Macro Quant Researcher to develop signals across government bonds, swaps and short-rate markets. This is a research seat with a direct pipeline from idea to live capital within a systematic macro pod.

The Role:

You will research and build systematic strategies across rates and cross-asset macro, carry, momentum, value and relative value, supported by the platform's data and technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research systematic alpha signals across rates, swaps and macro markets
  • Build factor models for carry, momentum, value and relative value in fixed income
  • Develop and validate strategies with rigorous out-of-sample and transaction-cost analysis
  • Collaborate with credit and cross-asset research teams on signal integration
  • Work with quant developers to produce research and deploy at scale
  • Present research to PMs and the investment committee

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics or a related quantitative field
  • 3–7 years of systematic rates or macro research at a hedge fund, prop desk or asset manager
  • Deep knowledge of rates markets: government bonds, swaps, futures and yield-curve dynamics
  • Expert Python; C++ a plus
  • Strong grounding in time-series analysis and statistical modelling

What We Offer:

  • Highly competitive compensation with direct link to research contribution
  • Serious data infrastructure and a fast path from research to live capital
  • Collaborative pod environment with experienced macro professionals

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