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$12B 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. 

 

We are inviting applications from exceptional individuals with practical
quantitative expertise in market microstructure modelling and electronic
trading for a permanent position in the London based AHL Research
department.

 

RESEARCH ANALYST [Ref: 872]

 

Responsibilities

 

*	Undertake quantitative research as required into all aspects of
AHL's model based trading
*	Develop analytic methods to process high frequency market data
and statistical models to describe the main modes of empirical behaviour
*	Assist with monitoring electronic trading performance across
AHL's portfolio 
*	Write software programs to produce reports, analytics,
back-tests or conduct analysis relevant to the overall goals of AHL's
business
*	Write research reports summarising the results of the work
undertaken
*	Assist other departments with quantitative analysis, where
required

 

 

Requirements

 

*	Post-graduate qualification in a scientific/financial discipline
*	Excellent computer skills (Windows & Unix), databases/SQL,
S-Plus, manipulating and processing large data sets
*	Ability to develop new ideas and undertake independent
quantitative research without micro-management
*	Practical experience of examining/modelling high frequency
market microstructure data and electronic trading
*	Knowledge of futures and forward markets, types of order
placement, market order book structure, order placement strategies
*	Effective communication skills, including presenting results and
writing technical reports
*	Excellent attention to detail 
*	Good time management skills in order to organise and prioritise
several projects and activities at the same time

 

Applications

Please refer to vacancy reference 872 in the Man Investments careers
section of the Man Group website (http://www.mangroupplc.com
<http://www.mangroupplc.com/> ).

 

To apply for this position, email your cover letter & CV to
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Deborah Kester

HR Business Partner

 

Man Investments Ltd

Sugar Quay

Lower Thames Street

London EC3R 6DU

 

www.maninvestments.com <http://www.maninvestments.com>  

 

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Man Investments Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial
Services Authority

Registered in England No. 2093429

 



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