Quantitative Research - PhD Graduate
iSAM , London
The role
We have a Quantitative Research role available within the Quantitative Research function of iSAM Funds, for PhD graduates in their final year of their Econometrics or Economics course who have strong quantitative ability.
No prior industry experience is required—only intellectual curiosity, strong analytical ability, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
As an PhD graduate, you will be fully embedded within your team and contribute meaningfully to live research and trading initiatives. The role is research-focused and involves applying advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to develop and evaluate quantitative signals and strategies.
What you will do
You will work as part of a collaborative research team, tackling complex and intellectually challenging problems. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in the research and development of systematic investment strategies
- Analysing large and complex financial datasets to identify signals, patterns, and risk characteristics
- Designing, implementing, and testing quantitative models using Python and relevant numerical and statistical libraries