Quantitative Strategist

Job title:

Quantitative Strategist

Company:

CMC Markets

Job description

We’re hiring a Quantitative StrategistFocus: Cross-asset risk, behavioural finance, macro strategyWe are offering a unique opportunity to join the team here at CMC Markets as a Quantitative Strategist to join our Centralised Risk Book (CRB) team. This is a highly visible role providing direct exposure to the Senior Leadership and trading desks, shaping firm-wide strategy at the intersection of risk, research, and behavioural finance. As a member of the CRB team, you’ll be at the heart of cross-asset trading risk and macro-financial insight. This is a dynamic, intellectually stimulating role at the intersection of quantitative research, investor behaviour, and strategic risk management.What you’ll do

• Analyse trading risk and client flow across asset classes (equities, FX, rates, credit, commodities)
• Support scenario modelling, stress testing, and capital-at-risk frameworks
• Research market psychology, sentiment shifts, and behavioural patterns in investor flow
• Build and enhance dashboards and tools (Python/Excel) to support decision-making
• Present insights to senior stakeholders and contribute to firm-wide strategy

What we’re looking for

• Master’s/PhD in a quantitative or financial field ((e.g. Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science).
• Up to 3 years’ experience (internships and research welcome!)
• Strong coding skills (Python preferred), and an analytical, inquisitive mindset
• Interest in behavioural finance and how psychology shapes market outcomes
• Clear communication, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to learn fast

Nice to have

• Exposure to trading/risk systems (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.)
• Research in behavioural economics or sentiment analysis
• Understanding of narrative-driven price moves in flow-heavy markets

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:24:42 GMT

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