Man Investments is an independent global leader in alternative
investments providing innovative products and tailor made solutions for
private and institutional clients. Through its diverse portfolio of
managers it has developed in-depth knowledge and specialised strengths
in differing alternative asset classes - hedge funds, leveraged finance
and convertible bonds. With over 1,100 employees located in 15
countries, Man Investments has a powerful presence worldwide.
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 Research is primarily responsible for the development and
maintenance of our in-house managed futures quantitative trading system
in which over US$11B is currently invested. The department undertakes a
diverse range of activities including model-based prediction, portfolio
construction, risk management and trade execution analysis. The team has
strong links with other departments within the company and works on
projects including the development of multi-strategy products and
performance analysis of external and internal investment funds.
QUANTITATIVE EQUITY ANALYST [Ref: 836]
Responsibilities
* To have/maintain an awareness of the wider academic literature
on quantitative equity strategies, and current trends in performance
among managers and types of signal
* Researching, investigating and developing AHL's quantitative
equity trading strategies
* Proposing ideas for new signals and models in discussions with
the rest of the team
* Obtaining and preparing data for testing signals
* Analysing the properties of the signals using the data, and
refining them where necessary
* Back-testing to verify the effectiveness of signals for
trading, both individually and as additions to our existing models
* Analysing the results of back-tests to understand sources of
out- or under-performance
* Producing regular updates of progress via graphical or
numerical results to underpin ongoing research discussion
* Producing concise, high quality written reports at the
completion of each piece of research
Requirements
* Numerate degree, 2:1 or better
* Relevant post-graduate qualification (MA/MSc/PhD or
equivalent)
* A minimum of 12 months experience in equity research
* Evidence of programming experience. Matlab an advantage.
* Understanding of company accounts
* Proactive approach, in order to drive research activity
* Ability to view the bigger picture, without compromising
attention to detail
* High level of resilience, to maintain focus and motivation in
the face of research difficulties
* Excellent time management skills, in order to manage own
workload without micro-management
* Ability to generate original ideas and follow these through
implementation
Applications
Please refer to vacancy reference 836 in the Man Investments careers
section of the Man Group website (http://www.mangroupplc.com
<http://www.mangroupplc.com/> ) for further details.
To apply for this position, email your cover letter & CV to
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Deborah Kester
HR Business Partner
Man Investments Ltd
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www.maninvestments.com <http://www.maninvestments.com>
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