A leading global investment management firm is looking for an experienced generalist research candidate, to join the team in London.



The role

- Based in the quantitative equity team.

- Developing successful portfolio construction strategies for different products; including long-only core, long-only aggressive, long/short, market neutral and long/short alpha extension strategies;

- Back testing strategies, building new and developing existing models.





To be considered for this role you must have:



- Strong knowledge on a wide range of sectors, with experience in the small cap sectors

- Equity research experience of associate level

- An academic background in Finance/ accounting

- CFA level 1

- Exceptionally Strong Quantitative skills, JAVA, C++, Matlab, SQL (all essential)





This role will offer you the opportunity to move into an extremely strong organization that has a proven record of success. You will have an excellent opportunity to work within a leading global team and should therefore be looking to take management responsibility and work with colleagues who are renowned for success in this space.



This is a successful company and therefore the salary will be competitive. The level of the hire depends upon your competency in interview. Interviews are taking place currently therefore all applications must be received as soon as possible. Utmost confidentiality assured. Please apply directly to strategy@selbyjennings.com or visit our Website, www.selbyjennings.com. ALL CVs must be submitted in word format.