About Winton

Winton is a research-based investment management company with a specialist focus on statistical and mathematical inference in financial markets. The firm researches and trades quantitative investment strategies, which are implemented systematically via thousands of securities, spanning the world's major liquid asset classes. Founded in 1997 by David Harding, Winton today manages assets for some of the world’s largest institutional investors.

We employ ambitious professionals who want to work collaboratively at the leading edge of investment management.

 

 

We seek a quant risk professional to join our investment risk function. You will be part of a small team, operating within our quant group, that works with senior management, portfolio managers and other internal teams on the risk management and development of Winton's systematic strategies.  

You will conduct quantitative research into market risk across our multi-asset class portfolios  and your work will have a direct impact on our trading. There will be a tight feedback loop between your efforts and our ability to evolve our investment strategies and products.

Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct quant analysis on systematic strategies and portfolios across a range of asset classes to inform our risk approach. 
  • Work with senior managers and PMs/quant strats to provide insight regarding drivers of risk and affect change in our positioning. 
  • Build tools to monitor performance, factors, exposures and correlations. 
  • Develop novel risk algorithms to assess positioning in both normal market conditions and stressed scenarios. 

What We're Looking For: 

  • Experience supporting systematic strategies, ideally in a risk capacity. 
  • Knowledge of any of the following: options, equity, futures, commodities, FX, credit markets, and risk management techniques. 
  • Strong numerical, research and data analytics skills. 
  • Proficient coding in Python or the ability to quickly adapt a similar skillset. 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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