Quantitative Researcher – Alternative Data | Leading Equity Investment Manager
We’re partnering with a top-tier equity investment firm expanding its Quantitative & Data Insights team. They’re looking for a Quantitative Researcher with strong expertise in alternative data and a passion for uncovering actionable investment insights.
This role sits at the crossroads of data science and fundamental investing. You’ll work closely with portfolio managers and analysts, leveraging data to inform stock-level decisions. While experience in equities is helpful, it’s not essential.
What You’ll Do:
Analyse alternative datasets (e.g. credit card transactions, job postings, web traffic) to generate equity insights
Collaborate with investment teams to translate data signals into stock-specific research
Combine fundamental and quantitative analysis to support decision-making, portfolio modelling, and stress testing
Work with engineers to improve NLP models for processing unstructured data from research and filings
Build machine learning models to uncover behavioural patterns and enhance portfolio manager feedback loops
Scrape and structure web-based and unstructured text data for investment relevance
Conduct behavioural analytics to refine stock selection, mitigate biases, and optimise trade execution
What We’re Looking For:
2–5 years’ experience in a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or Quant Researcher role, ideally with exposure to alternative data
Strong coding skills in Python and SQL; familiarity with data visualisation tools
Proven ability to collaborate with portfolio managers and analysts; capable of translating data into investment narratives
Deep interest in equities and financial markets
Bonus points for experience with nowcasting, web scraping, NLP, or interactive dashboards (e.g. Shiny, Plotly, Dash)
Why This Role?
This is a chance to work at the intersection of fundamental and quantitative research, using data science to drive smarter equity investing. You’ll play a key role in shaping investment strategies with real-world impact.
To apply, please submit your CV to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com