Capula Investment Management LLP
Quantitative Strategist (PhD)
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The Firm
Capula Investment Management is a leading global quantitative hedge fund managing over $35 billion in assets. We are headquartered in London and have offices in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Geneva and Abu Dhabi. We manage absolute return, enhanced fixed income, macro and alpha strategies for a diversified group of investors worldwide. Capula invests in a broad universe of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, currencies and commodities, as well as derivatives related to these asset classes.
The Role
Capula is looking to hire Quantitative Strategists in our London office. Successful candidates will have recently completed their PhD, be highly quantitative and have a clear interest in finance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team of a world-renowned and dynamic global quantitative hedge fund.
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- Working closely with researchers and traders on defined project(s) leading directly to trading decisions
- Backtesting trading models and strategies
- Receive and participate wholly in training in financial modelling, analysis, research methods and trading strategies, in particular financial flows analysis
- Apply knowledge of finance theory to improve existing quantitative decision making models and tools
Requirements
What we look for:
- Recently graduated, or graduating this year, with a PhD in a highly quantitative discipline (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or another quantitative field)
- A keen interest in finance
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills accompanied by critical thinking and intellectual curiosity
- Experience with programming (e.g. Python/C++)
- A consistently strong academic record
- An interest in working in a highly dynamic environment
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Benefits
Capula is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in their roles by supporting your professional development.
We will provide:
- A competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Excellent staff development and training opportunities
- Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office)
- Generous pension contribution
- Free breakfast and lunch in our employee restaurant
- Private medical insurance and other benefits
Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.
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