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Salary: total comp can hit £600k-£1 million a year ClientResearch at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. Working within a small 'trading pod' as the right-hand person to the Portfolio Manager, you will do systematic macro trading within FX, running both intra-day strategies and building HFT strategies to run passively. RoleThey're looking to add an exceptional Quantitative Researcher with Python experience to their growing London team. You'll be tasked with discovering systematic anomalies in FX markets and identifying & evaluating new datasets. You'll also take on end-to-end development: from generating alpha ideas to strategy backtesting and optimization, through to production implementation. With lots of project ownership and a collaborative start-up environment, this is a fantastic place to work. Requirements: 3+ years' experience in a similar role (e.g. systematic alpha research in FX)Strong programming skills PythonAdvanced degree (MS or PhD) in Maths, or other quantitative fields, from a leading universityExcellent grasp of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra and time series models Desirable: Experience developing short-term alpha signalsDemonstrated proficiency with large, raw data sources Benefits: Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefitsMeritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industryExcellent professional development (tuition assistance)Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity w