Platinum & Partners — Quant & Systematic Recruitment
Specialist Quantitative Researcher Recruitment
Quantitative Researchers are the engine of every systematic fund. They generate alpha — designing, testing and refining the signals and models that drive returns. Demand for exceptional Quant Researchers has never been higher, and the best opportunities are never advertised publicly. Platinum & Partners is the specialist quant recruiter that places Quant Researchers, Alpha Researchers, Signal Developers and ML Researchers at the world's leading systematic hedge funds, multi-strategy platforms and quantitative asset managers. Founded by Tabby Kaan with Senior Consultant Parminder Mann — we work exclusively in quant and systematic, and every mandate is led personally by Tabby.
A Quantitative Researcher at a hedge fund or systematic asset manager is responsible for researching, developing and maintaining systematic trading strategies. This means generating signal ideas, rigorously backtesting them, evaluating their statistical robustness across different market regimes, and working with the execution and portfolio construction teams to deploy capital effectively. Senior Quant Researchers lead research agendas, mentor junior researchers, and are often responsible for a discrete portion of a fund's alpha engine. The best quant researchers combine deep statistical and mathematical knowledge with strong programming ability — typically Python, R, or MATLAB for research, and C++ for production — and a genuine curiosity about markets.
Live market data from Platinum & Partners mandates. London unless stated. Contact Tabby Kaan for role-specific benchmarks.
| Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (incl. bonus) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Quant Researcher (0–3 years) | £80,000 – £130,000 | £120,000 – £220,000 | Base + year-1 guarantee common for PhDs |
| Mid-Level Quant Researcher (3–6 years) | £150,000 – £280,000 | £250,000 – £550,000+ | P&L attribution begins; bonus tied to strategy performance |
| Senior Quant Researcher (6–10 years) | £250,000 – £450,000 | £450,000 – £1,200,000+ | Carry / co-investment access at senior levels |
| Lead / Head of Research (10+ years) | £350,000 – £700,000 | £800,000 – £3,000,000+ | Significant carry; P&L share on managed capital |
New York typically runs 15–25% above London. Singapore is narrowing the gap rapidly. Figures based on Platinum & Partners placement data 2025–2026.
Most systematic hedge funds require a PhD (or occasionally a strong MSc) in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or a quantitative engineering discipline. The key skills are rigorous statistical thinking, strong programming ability (Python, C++), and the ability to generate, test and evaluate novel trading signals with proper statistical discipline. Published research, competition performance (Kaggle, WorldQuant), or a demonstrable track record of generating alpha in a prior role are highly valued.
In 2026, mid-level Quant Researchers in London with 3–6 years of experience command £150,000–£280,000 base with total compensation (including bonus and P&L attribution) of £250,000–£550,000+. Senior Quant Researchers with 6–10 years earn £250,000–£450,000 base with total packages often exceeding £1M at top funds. New York runs 15–25% higher. For current benchmarks specific to your background, contact Tabby Kaan at tabby@platinumandpartners.com.
The majority of senior quant researcher roles at top systematic hedge funds are never publicly advertised. Funds protect their research IP — they do not want competitors to know they are building a new strategy or replacing a researcher. Access comes through a specialist network. Platinum & Partners maintains direct relationships with Heads of Research and CIOs at the world's leading systematic funds, giving candidates access to roles invisible to the public market.
A Quant Researcher develops the signals, models and strategies — the research and alpha generation function. A Systematic Portfolio Manager is responsible for deploying capital using those signals, managing risk, and optimising the live portfolio. At some funds the roles overlap; at larger multi-strategy platforms they are distinct. Quant Researchers are evaluated on the quality and originality of their signals; Systematic PMs are evaluated on live P&L and risk-adjusted returns.
Speak to Tabby Kaan directly. Retained, exclusive and contingency mandates — 48–72 hours to initial longlist. London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and global systematic investment centres.
Register confidentially with Platinum & Partners. We never circulate your CV without permission. Direct access to the off-market roles at the world's best systematic funds.
Tabby Kaan — Founder & Managing Partner | tabby@platinumandpartners.com | +44 (0)203 941 9113