Business Area: Systematic Investments
Location: London
Reporting to: Head of Systematic Investments
Job title: Quantitative Portfolio Manager
Who we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Portfolio Manager to work together with the head of SSI to develop and execute the core research agenda for the team, with the aim of delivering attractive risk-adjusted performance and driving innovation, both to support our asset-raising efforts and improve our market competitiveness.
About Schroders
We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
The team
Schroders Systematic Investment (SSI) is one of the largest quantitative equity desks in the UK. We currently manage around £12 billion of assets across a wide variety of fully systematic equity strategies covering both global and regional mandates.
Our team of researchers and portfolio managers spend their days working collaboratively on improving the investment process powering our systematic equity strategies, with the mission to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investor. They also develop systems which facilitate rapid, reliable research and flexible but safe portfolio management, and are aided by a team of technologists to ensure seamless integration into the wider Schroders platform. Our product executives have the specialised knowledge they need to craft bespoke solutions for our investors.
We prize members who are collaborative and open; scientific and rigorous; and motivated to have real-world impact.
Overview of role
Based in London, the role will primarily involve researching, constructing and supporting systematic equity strategies. You will work closely together with the head of SSI to develop and execute the team's core research agenda. In your capacity, you will help oversee the work of less-experienced members of the research group.
What you'll do
Develop systematic investment strategies in global and regional equity market markets; Collect and structure data sets, check data quality, and perform statistical analysis; Develop tools and platform enhancements to increase productivity through automation; Conduct day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities, including portfolio rebalances, performance and risk analysis, cash flow, trading and transaction cost monitoring; Work closely with other team functions to ensure the delivery of a high-quality investment product; Represent the team within the firm and incorporate other innovations and products into the platform; Maintain a high level of quality within the team based on best practice, regulations and industry standards, with regards to quantitative development and safe production and Coach and develop junior member of the team, ensuring that best practices and methodologies are followed.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Strong background in quantitative finance, with experience in systematic investment strategy development (long-only or long-short) and implementation, preferably in Equities Familiarity with advanced econometric and/or machine learning applications. Relevant experience in performing quantitative research and data analysis with cash equities, or other asset class; Post graduate degree in a scientific major, such as Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance or Accounting; Strong scientific focused programming experience in Python; Strong leadership and communication skills, and an ability to deal credibly with business and technical users at all levels of the organisation; Delivery focussed with an ability to own a piece of work from start to finish and Must be detail oriented and a team player.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
