McGregor Boyall
Senior Quantitative Research Lead

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Senior Quantitative Research Lead
Quantitative Research Lead
London
A genuinely high impact opportunity for a senior quant who wants to lead, build and stay close to investment decision making.
This is not a role where you disappear into a central technology function. You will lead a small, highly capable quantitative team and work directly with senior investment professionals, shaping the models, analytics and research tools behind complex trading decisions.
The focus is broad enough to keep the work intellectually demanding, but close enough to the desk that you will see the value of what you build.
The opportunity
Lead and develop a team of experienced quantitative researchers and developers
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Own the design and delivery of pricing, risk and analytical capability
- Build production quality models and research infrastructure for a sophisticated trading environment
- Partner directly with portfolio managers and analysts on bespoke quantitative problems
- Develop data sets and research tools that improve analysis, testing and decision making
- Set technical direction while remaining hands on with the detail
What will make you stand out
Experience leading senior quants, developers or technical research teams
- Expert level C++ capability, with a track record of writing high quality production code
- Strong Python skills for research, analysis and tooling
- Strong markets experience across interest rates, fixed income derivatives and FX
- Deep understanding of quantitative modelling, market data and risk
- The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to investment stakeholders


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Compensation
A market leading package for the right individual, reflecting the seniority, technical depth and investment impact of the role.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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