Quantitative Analyst

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Quantitative Analyst, with a strong technical background, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client-centric mindset.

About Schroders

We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

The Quantitative Risk team sits within the independent Group Risk function and provides firmwide oversight of model risk and governance. The team also develops and enhances risk models and oversees the monitoring and control of business-critical tools used across the Group.
 

What you'll do

• Participate in team-led research to review, challenge and validate models used across Schroders’ businesses and all asset classes, including support for new product development.
• Produce clear, high-quality model validation reports and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the firm’s model governance framework (policies, standards, controls and documentation).
• Present validation conclusions and key risks to the Group Model Governance Committee, providing actionable recommendations and follow-up plans.
• Support the development, enhancement and implementation of risk models, contributing to projects requiring advanced quantitative techniques.
• Design and develop tools and automation to strengthen the risk management process, improving efficiency, control and transparency.
• Contribute to the firm’s business-critical tool monitoring activities, including testing, performance monitoring, issue identification and remediation tracking.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• A postgraduate qualification (Master’s or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, econometrics or similar).
• Substantial relevant experience in investment, quantitative modelling or risk management, ideally within asset management / the buy side (we will also consider closely related experience).
• Programming experience in Python and/or R, with the ability to produce well-structured, testable code.
• Experience working with AI / machine learning models, including understanding model design, limitations, performance monitoring and validation considerations.
• Comfortable working with autonomy and ownership—proactive in identifying weaknesses, escalating issues appropriately and proposing practical solutions.
• Confidence to form evidence-based recommendations and communicate them clearly, including in situations of constructive challenge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—able to challenge effectively while building trust, and to work with a range of stakeholders with tact, patience and professionalism.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across the wider Risk function and partner effectively with stakeholders across the firm.

What you'll be like

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Client-focused and pragmatic, balancing rigorous analysis with practical outcomes.
• Curious, adaptable and committed to learning, with openness to new ideas and approaches.
• A strong critical thinker, able to evaluate issues from multiple perspectives and make sound, evidence-based judgements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• A collaborative communicator, able to work effectively with others, share information openly and explain decisions clearly.
• Continuous-improvement minded, motivated to enhance outcomes for clients and strengthen how we work as a team.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.