Quant Engineer - AHL

Exceptional technology skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain

A keen interest and understanding of financial markets and instruments

A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches

Strong knowledge of Python

Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages

Experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas

Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, asset pricing theory, optimisation algorithms

Experience of front office quantitative software development e.g. in a hedge fund or investment bank

Experience of web based development and visualisation technology for portraying large and complex data sets and relationships

Experience of machine learning techniques, natural language processing and related libraries and frameworks e.g. scikit-learn, Tensorflow

Personal Attributes

Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university

Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others

Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement

Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving

Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities

Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process

Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike

Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views

Working Here

Man Group has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community.

We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups

We open-source some of our technology. See github.com/man-group

We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @ManQuantTech

We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We believe that agile working allows us to deliver the best business outcomes for our clients and investors as well as having a positive impact on life / work balance and the wellbeing of our staff. We are simultaneously committed to "levelling the playing field" and believe that agile working promotes inclusivity across teams, regions and business units.

We organise regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches

We have annual away days and off-sites for the whole team

As well as PC’s and Macs, in our office you’ll also find numerous pieces of cool tech such as light cubes and 3D printers, guitars, ping-pong and table-football, and a piano

We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com .