Quantitative Researcher - Equities/ Futures

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   Algo Research Team Algo Research team is responsible for alpha research across a wide range of time-scales (from high-frequency up to ~48 hours), design of monetization/execution algos and market impact modelling across all major asset classes (including Cash Equities, Futures, FX, Options). We work in close collaboration with various systematic research teams across Man Group to maximise realized P&L of strategies. Algo Research is one of the key focus areas for Man. We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a primary focus on Cash Equities whose responsibilities will include: * Creating high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in cash equities, from order book and alternative datasets * Applying ML techniques to alpha research * In-depth market impact modelling * Solving optimal execution optimization problems * Identifying highest P&L opportunities * Close collaboration with researchers across the firm   Technology and Business Skills Essential * Ability to think creatively, to come up with and implement original research and ideas * Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in one’s domain * Deep understanding of statistics/ML and an ability to apply it to real world problems * Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python/ R Advantageous * Knowledge of market structure, participants, trading venues and microstructure of at least one of the major asset classes * Experience in intraday alpha research * Experience in building ML models * Experience with handling large data sets and tick data Personal Attributes * PhD or exceptional Masters / Bachelor’s qualification in a quantitative subject * Intellectual integrity with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving * Ability to deliver projects with high commercial value * Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm * Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities * Strong interpersonal skills; adaptability and ability to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders and senior business people alike * Confident communicator, able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $120,000—$140,000 USD Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   Algo Research Team: The Algo Research team is responsible for alpha research across a wide range of time-scales (from high frequency to days), design of monetisation/execution algos and market impact modelling across all major asset classes (including Cash Equities, Futures, FX, Options). We work in close collaboration with various systematic research teams across Man Group to maximise realised P&L of strategies. Algo Research is one of the key focus areas for Man. We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a primary focus on Cash Equities whose responsibilities will include: * Creating high quality intraday predictive alpha signals in cash equities on the scale of minutes to hours * Applying ML techniques to alpha research * In-depth market impact modelling * Solving optimal execution optimization problems * Identifying highest P&L opportunities * Close collaboration with researchers across Man Systematic   Technology and Business Skills: Essential * 3+ years of work experience on the Buy side * Experience building intraday alpha for cash equities markets * Deep understanding of statistics/ML and an ability to apply it to real world problems * Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python * Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by peers as an expert in their domain * Ability to conduct research independently as well as work as part of a larger team and manage multiple stakeholders   Advantageous * Knowledge of market structure, participants, trading venues and microstructure of at least one of the major asset classes * Understanding of Market Impact modelling * Experience working on optimization and modelling optimal control problems * Experience with handling large data sets and tick data Personal Attributes * PhD or exceptional Master’s / Bachelor’s qualification in a quantitative subject * Intellectual integrity with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving * Ability to deliver projects with high commercial value * Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm * Self-organised, with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities * Strong interpersonal skills, establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders and senior business people alike * Confident communicator, able to challenge a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

IMC

As a Graduate Machine Learning Researcher at IMC, your work will directly impact our global trading strategies. You will apply advanced machine learning, statistical, and computational techniques to solve complex, real-world trading problems, contributing to trading strategies across global equities, futures, and options markets. Machine Learning Researchers work closely with Traders and Developers in an environment where problem solving, innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded. Your Core Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and evaluate machine learning models for trading applications, with successful research deployed into production * Apply rigorous statistical techniques to measure performance, control overfitting, and understand model risk and interpretability * Investigate novel machine learning approaches through rigorous experimentation and analysis in real trading environments * Communicate research progress and outcomes effectively, ensuring knowledge transfer within the team and across departments * Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to translate research into production trading systems Your Skills and Experience: * Currently in your final year of study, graduating in 2027 * A minimum of an MSc (PhD preferred) in Machine Learning, Statistics, Deep Learning, Probabilistic Programming, or a related quantitative field * Strong foundations in statistics and machine learning, with a demonstrated research track record in ML, deep learning, or another quantitative field * Proficiency in fundamental ML frameworks like Pytorch and experience in Python * Solid understanding of statistics * Desirable: publications in respected journals covering deep learning or time-series modeling * No prior finance knowledge or experience required * Ability to commence full-time employment in February or August 2027 You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in August 2027. We encourage you to focus on enhancing your skillset before reapplying. Please note that, due to current regulations with the Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst (IND), IMC is unable to obtain immigration sponsorship for candidates who currently have citizenship from Russia, Belarus or Iran, and attend university in one of the aforementioned countries. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope to consider you for future opportunities. If you have citizenship from Ukraine, you will need to confirm that you currently hold a biometric passport so that IMC can obtain the correct immigration sponsorship for you. Please confirm by emailing CampusEU@imc.com. If you are currently residing or attending university outside of Russia, Belarus, or Iran, and have existing work authorisation in the Netherlands or are eligible to work without sponsorship, we encourage you to apply and inform our campus recruitment team of your situation: CampusEU@imc.com. About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.