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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 [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- Deborah Kester HR Business Partner Man Investments Ltd Sugar Quay Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6DU www.maninvestments.com <http://www.maninvestments.com> A member of the Man Group Man Investments Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority Registered in England No. 2093429 ********************************************************************** Any information in this communication which is confidential must not be disclosed to others without our consent. Such consent is not required where the information is publicly available and intended for onward distribution. If the information is confidential and if you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorised to and must not disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. You are requested to return this message to the sender immediately. Due to the electronic nature of e-mail, there is a risk that the information contained in this message has been modified. Consequently Man Investments can accept no responsibility or liability as to the completeness or accuracy of the information. Visit us at: www.maninvestments.com **********************************************************************