Quantitative Portfolio Manager & Analyst
How you'll spend your time.
As a member of the Systematic Factor Investment Team the role is that of a quantitative portfolio manager with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis.
The team run a broad range of cross-asset fully systematic investment strategies with a principal focus on active developed equity.
What you’ll do
- Working with the quant portfolio managers
- Implement the strategy rebalance process
- Analyse performance of systematic strategies
- Develop investment process
- Articulate to clients the investment philosophy, process and performance
What you’ll like about the role
- Fully systematic strategies requiring strong quantitative skills
- Small but experienced 'solutions orientated' team
- Strong interaction with internal Multi Asset clients
- Internal & external client interaction
To be successful in this role you will have
- Degree in a STEM subject or econometrics
- Prior relevant experience, ideally factor-based investment experience
- Strong developer skills - python
- Ability to communicate quantitative ideas to non-quantitative audience
It would be great if you also had
- Experience of Matlab
- Post‑graduate degree/qualification
- CFA/IMC - are a (very) nice to have
- Experience of industry data providers (Bloomberg, S&P Global Xpressfeed or Aladdin).
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering our next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
