Quantitative Researcher

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Quantitative Researcher

Job description

Support trading area with data analysis and creative thinking to optimise IG revenue performance. For people who love to solve problems

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your role in the team

You will be part of a small quantitative analysis team in Krakow, reporting to a local manager, but you will also work very closely with the wider trading function at IG which is based in London and Melbourne. You will often work independently on problems but must be able to share solutions effectively with others. You will work primarily on problems related to pricing of markets and risk management, with the goal of revenue optimisation.

What you'll do:

Quants duties are to provide the following analytics services to trading and the wider IG business:

• Undertake open-ended statistical research with the goal of improved market returns for trading area

• Analyse complex real-world data problems and reduce to appropriate soluble data science problems

• Support trading dept. with detailed but well-presented data visualisations and regular report

• Play a leading role in specification of development work, templating solutions and elaborating requirements in contact with development teams

• Perform ad hoc and time-critical queries into client or company performance for compliance, legal, business management and executives

Who we are looking for

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

What you’ll need for this role:

• Must have experience using python for data analysis

• Must have experience using SQL as a query language

• Must have +2 years background in data analysis

• Must have an interest in financial economics

• Desirable industry experience in the financial sector

• Excellent English

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm

• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes

• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs

• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;

• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work. 

• Home office equipment reimbursement  

• Performance relate bonus

• Private medical cover for you and your family/partner (Medicover)

• Multikafeteria system (you can choose a multisport card, vouchers, etc.) 

• Life insurance (Generali) 

• LinkedIn Learning platform free access

• Share Plans for Employees

• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture  

• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform

• Well-being events as well as Employee Assistance Programme

• Summer picnic, New Year party and other social events  

• 3 additional days off a year - 1 to celebrate your Birthday and 2 for voluntary work

• App-based parking spots booking system

• Stretching sessions

• Wellbeing weeks

Learn more about the Perks here!

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