General information
Entity
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players [1], offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.
With its six international investment hubs [2], financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,300 employees in 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €2.0 trillion of assets [3].
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
[1] Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2022, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2021
[2] Boston, Dublin, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo
[3] Amundi data including Lyxor as at 31/03/2022.
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.
Reference
2025-98449
Publication date
16/04/2025
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Economic and Financial Analysis
Job title
Quantitative Analyst - Fixed Income
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
01/07/2025
Job summary
The main mission of the Quantitative Research Team is to develop, design and apply quantitative tools for fund managers as part of the investment decision making process.
Candidate will support this mission working with the London Head of Quantitative Research. Product coverage includes currencies, fixed income, and derivatives.
Supplementary Information
Main Accountabilities:
- Developing quant infrastructure, updating quant models & analysis in support of core investment processes
- Developing and maintaining optimisation tools for portfolio construction
- Developing front-office risk and performance attribution methodology
- Producing and presenting ad-hoc quantitative research
- Participating in client meetings to explain the quantitative aspects of the investment process
- Providing expertise to internal system analysts and developers to enhance front-office tools
- Assisting in quantitative analysis for major institutional presentations
- Providing ad-hoc solutions to internal and external requests
- Actively exchanging with Amundi teams to enhance synergies and support wider objectives of the group. The scope of responsibilities can be extended to the fixed income platform which is spread across several offices
The role holder will adhere to FCA rules, conduct rules and principles and the Firm’s policies and procedures. Where appropriate, the role holder will seek guidance from management or Compliance.
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Strong academic credentials acquired through degree level education in mathematics or financial engineering. Analytical approach and close attention to detail
Experience
It is anticipated the successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant role with strong technical skills and expertise in two or more of the following: VBA, Python, Matlab, JavaScript, database design. A willingness to develop IT skills as needed
Required skills
• Strong team player
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with other teams and functions. Successful candidate will eventually be client facing
• May be required to work autonomously for extended periods of time. Should be able to demonstrate strong organisation skills and entrepreneurial characteristics
Technical skills required
• An interest in and sound knowledge of financial markets and industry trends evidenced through relevant past role(s)
Languages
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
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