Man Investments, the world's largest hedge fund manager and part of Man
Group plc, a leading FTSE100 company, invites applications from
candidates with a postgraduate degree in statistics, mathematics,
econometrics or a scientific discipline for a permanent position in its
London based AHL Research group.
AHL has a long history of profitably trading the global financial and
commodity markets using model-based purely systematic approaches and
currently manages investments of over US$16B. The department undertakes
a diverse range of activities including model-based prediction,
portfolio construction, risk management and trade execution analysis.
The role will involve the development and management of quantitative
models to trade derivative markets, by predicting future price
movements. This opportunity is ideal for a self-motivated proactive
individual with good mathematics, computing and data analysis skills who
is interested in the financial markets, and who is keen to undertake a
challenging responsible position.
Requirements:
* PhD or Masters in a
statistical/mathematical/scientific/econometric discipline
* Some knowledge or understanding of financial markets
preferable
* Able to develop new ideas and conduct independent research
using financial data
* Experience of statistical or mathematical modelling and data
analysis
* Experience with one of Matlab, Splus or R, and preferably one
of C/C++, SQL, Fortran or Perl
* Excellent communication skills including presenting results
and writing reports
* Able to convey complicated mathematical and financial concepts
in a straightforward manner
Applications:
Closing date for applications is 31st March 2007.
Please refer to vacancy reference 1513 in the Man Investments careers
section of the Man Group website (http://www.mangroupplc.com
<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
Direct Tel: +44 (0)207 144 3134
Direct Fax: +44 (0)207 144 2313
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Services Authority
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