Quantitative Trader

An analytical, commercially minded and proactive quantitative professional with experience applying statistical and data-driven techniques within financial markets. Joining a front-office trading team that combines discretionary market expertise with systematic research and alternative datasets, the successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the Agricultural Trading desk's quantitative capabilities through the development of trading strategies, advanced research methodologies and scalable analytical tools. The role provides the opportunity to shape the desk's quantitative direction while collaborating closely with Trading, Research and Technology.

Strong quantitative and analytical mindset.

Naturally curious with a passion for financial markets and systematic research.

Demonstrates ownership of research initiatives from idea generation through implementation.

Able to communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Innovative thinker who actively explores new datasets and research methodologies.

A collaborative team player, that is approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment

Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment

Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others

Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness

You must:

Act with integrity

Act with due skill, care and diligence

Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators

Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

Observe proper standard of market conduct

Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Be collaborative - by working together across the organisation, we foster teamwork, can better respond to challenges and successfully deliver for our clients

Act with integrity - we pride ourselves on our honesty and high ethical standards. We apply these values when working with all our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders

Be adaptable and entrepreneurial - we embrace change as markets evolve to constantly increase our efficiency and create innovative solutions for our clients. We are interested in the world around us and inquisitive about understanding the challenges and opportunities our clients face.

Be respectful – how we treat each other, and our clients says everything about who we are. We always act respectfully and treat people fairly in everything we do.

Nurture talent – we aim to grow our own talent and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking and talented people choose to build their career. This means giving and taking stretch opportunities, taking risks, and committing to career development and support – for ourselves, and our teams.

Marex is fully committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from candidates returning to the workforce. Also, Marex is committed to avoiding circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.

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