Quantitative Research Analyst

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Quantitative models, SQL

Job Description

Role Purpose and responsibilities

The Research Analyst is a mid-level Data Science / Quantitative Research role responsible for both enhancing the quantitative analysis infrastructure for the Global Investment Research team and conducting research analyses in support of the team’s research output. As the GIR team evolves and expands, the Analyst will take a lead role in building quantitative analysis tools and facilitating analysis within the team.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting, improving and maintaining data services within the team.
• Take a lead in building quantitative analytics to support existing reports and to facilitate developing new reports and research ideas
• Analyze and visualize data for use in research reports
• Explore new datasets and analytics based on new data sources
• Coordinate closely with data engineer and group Research leads
• Contribute to thought-leading research through written analysis of equity and multi-asset markets

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in data science or quantitative field is a must. A master’s degree would be very helpful
• Proven experience in quantitative finance in any sell-side, buy-side or investment research institution
• Proven experience working with data tools include SQL and Python is a must
• Expert levels hands-on demonstrable knowledge of the Python programming language is a must
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of investment analytics and quantitative investment techniques
• Familiarity with and interest in financial data required
• Experience with Eikon/Refinitiv Workspace and similar data platforms would be a great plus
• Experience working with index data and financial datasets would be a great plus
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise technical writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong self-motivation needed to work efficiently in a global team

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose – driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth – in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.