Quantitative Associate

Job Description

Engineers Gate, a leading systematic quantitative investment company, is seeking a Quantitative Associate to join its collaborative team in Exeter, UK. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital initiatives and partner with experienced team members. The Quantitative Associate will play a key role in building and harnessing quantitative tools and approaches to enhance the firm's capabilities in the financial markets.Engineers Gate is looking for someone to:

• Explore and process novel data sets.
• Use data science skills to turn raw data into clean predictions.
• Iterate rapidly on ideas under guidance.
• Leverage commercial LLMs as on-demand tutors and coding assistants.
• Communicate results clearly via reports.
• Collaborate with in-house developers to generate ideas and test new functionality.

Requirements for the role include:

• A strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in statistics and modern machine learning methods.
• Programming skills (Python preferred).
• Intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and ability to collaborate.
• Comfort using Large Language Models (LLMs).

Engineers Gate offers:

• Opportunity to shape a new role within an established group.
• Collaboration with experienced team members.
• Growth and development opportunities.