About Man AHL:
Man AHL is a team of researchers, developers and traders of systematic investment strategies. We apply scientific rigour and robust technology to diverse collections of data and hundreds of global markets. Through our innovative and collaborative culture, we aim to generate returns for our clients across a range of diversified products.
The open and collaborative nature of Man AHL makes it an ideal place to learn and develop as a Junior Quantitative Researcher. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects early on.
AHL Quant Talent Programme
The Quant Talent Programme is designed to provide exposure to all the key areas required to build a successful systematic investment strategy with the ultimate goal of creating well-rounded quantitative researchers who are able to contribute across a wide range of areas. Successful candidates will undertake three 6-month rotations across a variety of quantitative functions covering areas such as alpha research, portfolio construction, execution research and risk management.
A formal training programme will be provided for participants at the commencement of the programme to introduce them to the key concepts and techniques used in the role. All participants will be provided with a mentor to help guide their development throughout the programme.
Who are we looking for?
Due to the technical nature of the role, we opt for applicants with strong mathematical, statistical, or computing skills e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics/Econometrics, Engineering or Physics from a reputable university. We welcome education levels from Bachelor’s to PhD level.
Responsibilities:
- Research, develop and implement trading strategies.
- Contribute to AHL's overall research effort by collaborating with teams across AHL.
- Follow industry/academic literature for innovations and suggest how AHL can profit from this.
- Apply quantitative techniques and market intuition to large, often novel or unconventional, datasets and cultivate areas of expertise along the way.
- Contribute to the business' overall research effort by interacting with and collaborating with other research teams.
Key Skills & Experience:
- PhD, Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative subject
- Desire to learn and understand the structure and drivers of returns in financial markets
- A demonstrable interest in algorithmic trading, financial derivatives, and markets in general
- Independent research experience
- Practical coding experience in a scripting language such as Python is preferred, though not essential
- Aware of what statistical and mathematical tools and techniques are available and able to independently decide what is appropriate to use in which circumstances
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial team player, able to push and discuss views with the rest of the team and contribute to our wider research agenda
Application Process
- Application Window: 9th September – 20th October
- Online Tests: 25th – 27th October
- Webex Interviews: 29th October – 1st November
- Assessment Centre: 28th – 29th November – Please note that candidates will be required to attend the assessment centre at our London Office.
Programme Start Date: 8th September 2025
Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man
Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected]. https://www.man.com/diversity
Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.
We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Man Group is a global active investment management firm, which runs $127 billion* of client capital in liquid and private markets, managed by investment specialists based around the world. Headquartered in London, the firm has 15 international offices and operates across multiple jurisdictions. Our business has five specialist investment engines, which represent the range of our capabilities: Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man GLG, Man FRM and Man GPM.
These engines house numerous investment teams, working collaboratively within the framework of Man Group, with a high degree of investment autonomy. Each team benefits from the strength and resources of the firm’s single operating platform, enabling their primary focus to be seeking to generate alpha for clients. The teams invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes with highly specialised approaches, with long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis in single and multi-manager formats. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and we engage in close dialogue with our investors as strategic partners, to understand their particular needs and constraints. Man Group’s investment teams are empowered and supported by our institutional infrastructure and technology, which aims to facilitate the efficient exposure to markets and effective collaboration across the organisation.
