Ambitious Mathematics graduate wanted for this Quantitative Analyst position. The investment management industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where sophisticated mathematical theory meets real-world market dynamics. This Quantitative Analyst role offers recent graduates with exceptional analytical capabilities the chance to apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques within a genuine fund environment, moving beyond theoretical frameworks into hands-on portfolio analytics and risk assessment. About the Firm A boutique investment management firm operating within London's competitive asset management landscape, this company is evolving its strategic direction with a focus on quantitative approaches to credit analysis. Having previously concentrated on equity strategies, the organisation recognises that mathematical rigour and computational skills will prove essential as it transitions its investment methodology. The culture values intellectual curiosity, analytical precision, and the ability to translate complex mathematical concepts into actionable investment insights. The Role As a Quantitative Analyst, you'll work directly with portfolio managers and senior investment professionals to develop analytical frameworks that support credit assessment and portfolio construction. This position represents a genuine opportunity to shape analytical processes during a pivotal strategic transition, where your quantitative skillset will contribute materially to the firm's evolving investment approach. You'll bridge the gap between theoretical finance and practical application, developing your understanding of fixed income markets whilst leveraging your mathematical and programming expertise. Your core responsibilities will include:Building and refining quantitative models for credit risk assessment, applying statistical techniques to evaluate issuer creditworthiness and default probabilityDeveloping Python-based analytical tools to process and analyse fixed income market data, creating visualisations that communicate complex risk metrics to investment teamsConducting backtesting and validation of quantitative strategies, documenting methodology and results with academic rigourSupporting portfolio construction by analysing correlation structures, duration profiles, and yield curve dynamics across credit instrumentsCollaborating with investment professionals to translate quantitative findings into practical investment recommendationsResearching emerging quantitative techniques applicable to credit markets, staying current with academic literature in financial mathematicsEssential qualifications and experience:Strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative discipline (First Class or high 2:1 honours degree)Postgraduate qualification in Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, or similar field demonstrating specialised knowledgeDemonstrable programming ability in Python, with experience using libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and scikit-learn for data analysisGenuine intellectual curiosity about financial markets and investment management, with clear motivation for pursuing a quantitative finance careerStrong analytical reasoning skills with ability to approach complex problems systematicallyExcellent communication abilities, capable of explaining mathematical concepts to non-technical audiencesWork Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. What you'll gain:Competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000 reflecting your academic achievements and potentialDirect exposure to institutional investment processes and credit market dynamicsMentorship from experienced investment professionals who value quantitative rigourProfessional development pathway with clear progression as analytical capabilities developOpportunity to contribute meaningfully during a strategic transition periodCentral London location with excellent transport connectivityCollaborative environment that rewards analytical thinking and intellectual contributionBuilding a Career in Quantitative Finance The intersection of mathematics and finance continues to expand as investment firms increasingly rely on quantitative methods for decision-making. For graduates with strong analytical foundations, quantitative analyst roles provide an exceptional entry point into the investment industry, offering exposure to sophisticated financial theory whilst developing practical market knowledge. As firms evolve their strategies to incorporate machine learning and alternative data sources, professionals who combine mathematical expertise with genuine market understanding will find themselves particularly well-positioned. The skills developed in quantitative finance roles—rigorous analysis, clear communication of complex ideas, and systematic problem-solving—create pathways toward portfolio management, risk leadership, or specialised quantitative research positions. The Opportunity Hub UK specialises in connecting mathematically talented graduates with investment firms seeking analytical excellence. This Quantitative Analyst position represents a genuine career-building opportunity for ambitious professionals.....Read more...
This legal technology business supports complex, data-driven decision-making across professional services environments. As the organisation continues to invest in new products, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth opportunities, finance plays an increasingly important role in evaluating performance, assessing investment decisions, and supporting senior stakeholders with clear insight. The business is now seeking an Investment Analyst to strengthen modelling, investment appraisal, and decision support across the organisation.The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Investment Analyst will support financial analysis, modelling, and decision-making across a range of strategic initiatives. The role combines investment appraisal with commercial performance analysis, contributing to business cases, evaluation of opportunities, and post-investment review, working closely with senior stakeholders.Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain robust financial models to support investment cases, strategic initiatives, and business planning
Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support decision-making
Analyse performance, returns, and key value drivers across products, projects, or initiatives
Prepare investment papers and insight for senior stakeholders to support strategic decisions
Support due diligence on potential acquisitions, partnerships, or new initiatives
Monitor performance against forecasts and business cases, highlighting risks and opportunities
Contribute to strategic planning and capital allocation discussions
Improve analytical frameworks, modelling standards, and reporting tools
Candidate Profile
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualified (or equivalent)
Previous experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, commercial finance, or strategy-focused roles
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability (business case modelling, scenarios, sensitivities)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly
Confident working with senior stakeholders and contributing to decision-making
Detail-focused, commercially minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
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Business Analyst – Trading & Asset Management Technology – London / Hybrid – 12-month FTC
(Key skills: Business Analysis, Financial Services, Trading Systems, Financial Instruments (CDS, IRS, fixed income, equities, equity derivatives, ETD, Commodity, FX), Real-Time Messaging, VBA, Excel, XSLT, XML, Release Management, Live Trading Environments, SQL, Oracle, Stakeholder Management, Change Delivery)
Are you a Business Analyst with strong experience in financial services and trading technology? Do you enjoy working in environments where real-time systems, operational resilience and regulatory precision are critical? This is a compelling opportunity to join a high-performing financial services technology team.
Our client, a well-established asset management and investment services organisation, is seeking a Business Analyst to support the delivery of business-critical trading and reporting systems. Working closely with front-office, compliance and technology teams, you will help shape and deliver solutions that operate in live, highly regulated market environments.
In this role, you will gather and document requirements, analyse system impacts and support end-to-end change delivery across trading and asset management platforms. A key focus will be the coordination, planning and management of application changes into live trading environments, ensuring releases are controlled, well-tested and aligned with operational and regulatory standards.
You will also work with systems built on persistent and real-time messaging architectures, supporting the reliable flow of market data, trade events and downstream reporting. Strong SQL and Oracle skills will be required to analyse data, support controls and contribute to reporting and reconciliation processes. Experience with enterprise databases and financial data models is highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will bring proven Business Analysis experience within financial services, confidence working with complex system landscapes, and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Exposure to asset classes such as equities, fixed income, derivatives or FX is advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on systems that sit at the core of trading and investment operations, within a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment.
Location: London, UK / Hybrid working
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
Contract type: 12 months Fixed-Term Contract.
Hybrid-Policy: 4-days a week in the London Offices.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as our client is unable provide sponsorships at this time.
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As a Level 4 Apprentice Data Analyst, you’ll learn how to:
Work as part of a dedicated team
Identify, collect and migrate data to/from a range of internal and external systems
Manipulate and link different data sets as required
Interpret and apply data and information security standards, policies and procedures to data management activities
Collect and compile data from different sources
Training:
Your apprenticeship will last 24 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Level 4 Data Analyst standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships
Your study will be at your apprentice workplace and ad hoc day release
Training Outcome:
Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. (As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.)
Employer Description:United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Level 4 Apprentice Data Analyst (PMO), you’ll learn how to:
Work as part of a dedicated team
Identify, collect and migrate data to/from a range of internal and external systems
Manipulate and link different data sets as required
Interpret and apply data and information security standards, policies and procedures to data management activities
Collect and compile data from different sources
Training:Your apprenticeship will last 24 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Level 4 Data Analyst standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Your study will be at your apprentice workplace and ad hoc day release. Training Outcome:Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. (As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.)Employer Description:United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier. Working Hours :Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
There is something uniquely compelling about joining an investment team where your ideas can directly influence performance from day one, and this Junior Portfolio Manager role offers exactly that. This opportunity is with a specialist London based investment firm focused on a global long/short equity strategy for professional investors. The team is known for delivering strong net returns since 2015, particularly during periods of market stress, and has built a reputation for disciplined research, innovative tools, and a best in class “quantamental” approach that blends proprietary technology with deep fundamental insight. In this Junior Portfolio Manager position, you will play a central role across the full investment lifecycle, from generating tradeable ideas to supporting portfolio construction and applying risk management techniques. This is a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your work will be visible and meaningful as the team expands its product range and prepares for the launch of a Cayman fund. Salary: £50,000 to £100,000 depending on experience Here's what you'll be doing:Working as a Junior Portfolio Manager on a diversified global long/short equity portfolio across multiple regions.Contributing to bottom up stock research, screening, and tradeable idea generation.Supporting portfolio construction through position sizing, entry and exit planning, and maintaining balance across 20 to 40 liquid positions.Executing trades efficiently across global markets while ensuring best practice and operational accuracy.Applying structured risk management using exposure limits, stop losses, and asymmetric risk reward principles.Using proprietary analytical systems for screening, monitoring and ongoing assessment of positions and portfolio level risk.Collaborating with senior investors to refine investment theses and respond quickly to new information or macroeconomic developments.Supporting the launch and ongoing management of the new Cayman fund, contributing to both investment and operational processes.Here are the skills you'll need:2 to 3 years of experience as a long/short equity portfolio manager, or 2 to 10 years as an equity analyst or trader with measurable results.Experience as a proprietary trader or running a personal account strategy with verifiable performance will also be considered.Strong analytical ability and a detailed understanding of global equity markets, sector dynamics and macro themes.Ability to build portfolios that balance attractive returns with disciplined drawdown control.Comfortable executing trades and open to obtaining additional regulatory qualifications if required.Ideally experienced in short selling and managing both long and short books.A flexible investment mindset that draws on multiple styles, including value, momentum, fundamental and technical frameworks.Confident decision making combined with rigorous risk discipline and the ability to adapt quickly when market conditions change.A motivated, curious and hands on approach, with a commitment to becoming best in class in at least one area of investment expertise.Work permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job:Be part of a high performing investment team with a strong long term track record.Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions as a Junior Portfolio Manager directly influence portfolio performance.Competitive compensation structure with performance related incentives.Direct exposure to experienced investors, leading allocators and the opportunity to build a visible personal track record.Take part in the development and future scaling of a Cayman fund and further product launches.Building a career as a Junior Portfolio Manager in long/short equities provides a rare combination of analytical challenge, market impact and long term progression. It offers the chance to develop a robust investment process, refine risk management capability and ultimately build a track record that can open doors across hedge funds, asset managers and family offices.....Read more...
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is supporting a leading global asset management firm, based in Edinburgh, in the appointment of a Global Revenues Analyst on a contract basis, running to January 2027.
This role sits within their finance function where you will be responsible for revenue accounting and reporting, offering exposure to a complex, high-volume environment within financial services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition and maintaining strong financial controls in line with US GAAP.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong motivation, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to summarise key issues clearly.
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive approach, with the confidence to identify and support process improvement initiatives.
Part-qualified CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA preferred.
Prior experience within financial services is desirable, ideally within investment management.
Core Responsibilities:
Maintain strong controls and procedures relating to the general ledger.
Review and record actual and accrual revenue entries in accordance with US GAAP.
Analyse monthly revenue and accruals, providing clear commentary and insights.
Perform invoice processing and balance sheet account reconciliations at month end.
Respond to ad-hoc queries and support special projects, including updates to operational policies and procedures.
Provide analysis and commentary on revenue and debtor positions.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16375)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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In this role, you will work as part of the Data & Analytics function, supporting the collection, preparation, analysis and visualisation of data to help teams make better, evidence-based decisions.
You will learn how to work with business stakeholders, understand data requirements and produce clear, accurate insights using modern data tools – primarily within the Microsoft ecosystem.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a Level 4 Data Analyst course, providing a structured pathway towards professional qualification.Training Outcome:Training towards Level 4 Data Anaylst qualification, along with progression routes through to partner level.Employer Description:We are a leading property consultancy firm with 12 offices across the UK, including Cambridge, Oxford & London, branching all the way through to Scotland, dealing with sectors including:
Agency
Built Environment
Capital Markets
Land & Development
Property & Estate Management
Commercial
Energy & Climate
Operational Living
Planning
Residential
Rural
We’re a major player in the property sector, but we’re not like the big corporates. And we don’t want to be.
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our mission, focusing on rapidly growing sectors such as forestry, renewables, and sustainable investment. Our work in the natural capital markets positions us at the forefront of efforts to tackle the climate challenge through nature-based solutions, carbon sequestration, and environmental net gain. Equally active in the built environment we are helping clients decarbonise portfolios and bring forward sustainable development.
We are proud to be one of the first property consultancies to achieve B-Corp certification, reflecting our commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Benefits
We have more service streams than any other property consultancy, providing a range of career paths and lots of room to progress across our national office network.
We offer competitive salary packages, and the chance to benefit from the success of the business through our profit share schemes. We expect our people to enjoy working hard, so we actively encourage them to enjoy their time outside of work too. Social events have included nights out, a running club, cricket, rowing, rounders, hockey, summer parties and team events.
See our benefits page here:
https://www.bidwells.co.uk/work-with-us/benefits/
Apprenticeships
Our Apprenticeship programme allows talented individuals to build a successful career in real estate whilst gaining a salary, on the job and formal training as well as a recognised qualification at the end.
Across our business, we offer many Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships, ranging from Accountancy to Chartered Surveying. Whatever your age and whatever your background, you could find working in real estate is the career for you!
For all apprenticeships, you will be given time off every week to study towards your qualification. Depending on your provider, taught sessions could be in person or online. You can also use your off-the-job learning time to conduct independent study!Working Hours :Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
1 hour for lunch towards the middle of the day
A total of 37 hours per weekSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
