Quant Researcher

At SEI we value our employees and believe in driving growth through change. Part of building brave futures is making a concerted effort to develop and challenge our employees to achieve their goals through internal job mobility.

Quantitative Investment Management (QIM) team manages over 50 equity strategies across a variety of geographies, investment styles and risk/return profiles. The team is experiencing strong asset and account growth, requiring further investment into people, data, and tools.

Quant Research Analyst, Investment Management Unit, Quantitative Investment Management, London

Working as part of QIM team, Quant Research Analyst will support various equity portfolios managed by QIM by maintaining and enhancing stock selection factors and processes. While contributing to research in general, the individual will focus on ESG factors.

What you will do:

• Research (40%): Propose and substantiate new ideas; undertake research, validation, back-testing, and production of ESG factors; document and communicate the findings;
• Automation (20%): Develop tools and strategies for constructing signals
• Portfolio Management (20%): assist in managing portfolios, ensure accuracy of all inputs and identify enhancement opportunities
• Communication and Client Service (20%): communicate clearly through face-to-face meetings, presentations and written publications; perform literature reviews and keep apprised of sustainable investing research; collaborate with client, operations and research teams

What we need from you:

• Expertise in quantitative analysis and dealing with large data sets
• Experience in a high-level programming language such as Python or R
• Experience with ESG data and familiarity with ESG regulations
• Ability to explain results and model features to non-technical audiences
• Hands-on attitude: willing to get involved with various projects across the group

What we would like from you:

• Strong academic record with high mathematical, statistical and computing content
• Experience with portfolio construction and factor models
• Organization skills: ability to manage time across multiple projects and with competing priorities
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit twice a week.

SEI Investments (Europe) Limited ('SIEL') is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).