Quant Macro Strategies / London / £ Base Bonu

Eka Finance
Washington, US
Remote

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Generate and explore new alpha ideas grounded in both academic research and real-world market intuition
  • Design and implement systematic trading signals across macro asset classes, with a focus on short- and medium-horizon models
  • Work closely with the portfolio manager and trading group on all aspects of strategy design, including signal construction, portfolio optimization, risk frameworks, and execution
  • Contribute to the continuous development of an internal research platform and infrastructure
  • Stay ahead of the curve on new technologies, data sources, and academic insights relevant to systematic investing

What We’re Looking For:

  • 4-6 years of experience in a quantitative research role, ideally within a collaborative hedge fund or asset management environment
  • Demonstrated success developing and deploying alpha signals in futures or FX markets
  • Strong applied programming skills, preferably in Python (other languages such as R or MATLAB also considered)
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Economics
  • Independent thinker with a strong analytical mindset and an ability to translate complex ideas into practical solutions
  • Excellent communication and a team-first mindset

Bonus Points For:

  • Familiarity with macro markets including fixed income, commodities, equity indices, and currencies
  • Experience working with alternative and large-scale datasets to extract investment-relevant features
  • Research or professional background in quantitative macro, asset pricing, econometrics, or related fields

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonRMatlabSqlPl/sqlScikit-learnPytorchTensorflowSparkDatabricksLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingDecision-makingQuantitative researchSystematic tradingMacro asset classesPortfolio optimizationRisk frameworks

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/14/2026

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