Man Investments, the world's largest hedge fund manager and part of Man Group plc, a leading FTSE100 company, invites applications from post-doctoral level candidates in quantitative finance or the statistical, mathematical or applied sciences for a permanent position in its London based AHL Research group.
Man Investments provides a dynamic working environment in the fast-paced world of alternative investment management with ample opportunities for personal development. Intelligence and creativity are highly valued as the individual motivation and professionalism of our people plays a critical role in our success.
AHL has a long history of profitably trading the global financial and commodity markets using a model-based purely systematic approach and currently manages investments of over US$11B. The role will involve the development and management of our in-house systematic trading system, the design of quantitative models for examining and optimising our investment portfolio, the day-to-day monitoring of risk and the analysis of financial market data.
This opportunity is ideal for a self-motivated dynamic individual who is able to think past efficient market theories, has interests in quantitative modelling and trading, and seeks a challenging responsible position with opportunities to contribute to the expansion, development and practice of the business.
Requirements
* Degree and doctorate in quantitative finance or a statistical/mathematical/scientific discipline
* Proven independent research ability together with considerable scientific computing experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Experience of statistical or mathematical modelling and data analysis
* Basic knowledge/understanding of financial derivative markets
* Familiarity with Unix and one or more of Matlab, Splus, R and C/C++ would be advantageous
Applications
Closing date for applications is 30th September 2005.
Please refer to vacancy reference 698 in the Man Investments careers section of the Man Group website (http://www.mangroupplc.com) for further details.
Please email your application letter, CV and completed skills sheet (available from the website) to [log in to unmask]
Applications which do not include a completed skills sheet will not be considered.
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Deborah Kester
HR Business Partner
Man Investments Ltd
Sugar Quay
Lower Thames Street
London EC3R 6DU
www.maninvestments.com
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