Principal Quant

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 $213.9 billion

• and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at
• As at 30 September 2025

Algo Research Team

Algo Research team is responsible for alpha research across a wide range of timescales (from high frequency up to 48 hours) design of monetization / execution strategies and market impact modelling across all major asset classes (including Cash Equities Futures FX options).

Purpose of the Role

To research develop and manage strategies which will improve Man Groups global trading in financial markets utilizing high-frequency techniques.

Specific Responsibilities

High-frequency alpha research : design implement and deploy tick-data features and machine learning models targeting short horizons

Trading strategy management : write strategy logic perform post-trade analysis and manage production deployments of high-frequency execution algorithms

Global asset class coverage : lead the expansion of Mans internal algorithmic execution to global equities global futures and other liquid electronic asset classes

Stakeholder management : communicate updates and plans regularly to research leadership global trading and business management

Requirements and Key Competencies

5 years of quantitative finance experience ideally at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund

2 years of alpha research experience working with L3 tick data

2 years of high frequency trading strategy or high frequency execution algo design or analysis experience

2 years of experience working with US equities

Experience with Machine Learning techniques is a plus

PhD or exceptional Masters / Bachelors qualification in a quantitative subject

Expertise in Python and Linux environments

Comfortable proficiency in C Java or another low-level language

Able to write clear concise and informative technical and research reports

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

$200000 $250000 USD

Inclusion Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

Youll 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 youll find opportunities to grow develop your talents and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at 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 youll 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 .

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Classroom Experience,Dayforce,Go,Cloud Computing,AWS,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,negotiation,SAS,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1