Quantitative Researcher – Equities

We are working with an asset manager who is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate on creating and improving investment models and tools that enhance equity investment decisions and provide valuable insights for portfolio management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain quantitative models for equity investment analysis using a range of tools.

• Create and manage screening tools to evaluate investment opportunities.

• Help improve tools used to track and manage portfolios through automation and optimisation.

• Conduct research on portfolio construction, using proprietary datasets to optimise investment strategies based on the goals and risk profile of each fund.

• Provide detailed market analysis to Portfolio Managers and Equity Analysts, highlighting patterns and signals that can help identify potential investment opportunities.

• Assess how different factors (like market trends, company performance, etc.) influence portfolio performance, helping to refine investment strategies.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in asset management, particularly within the equities space.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, R, and VBA for data analysis and modeling.

• Experience using screening tools (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar) to evaluate and analyse equity investment opportunities.

• Solid understanding of portfolio construction techniques and risk management principles.

• Familiarity with proprietary financial datasets and using them to develop insights for equity research.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment and communicate findings effectively.

To apply please send your CV to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com