Quantitative Analyst

Harnham - Data & Analytics RecruitmentLondonreedpublished 10/13/2026
Must-have:PythonSenior

A rare opportunity to join a research-led quantitative risk team within a leading investment environment. This role offers exposure to complex modelling challenges, significant stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to influence model governance across the business.

The Company

They are a well-established investment organisation with a strong quantitative culture. Their independent risk function plays a key role in model validation, quantitative research, and risk oversight across a broad range of investment activities.

The Role

  • Validate and challenge quantitative models across the business
  • Conduct research into model performance, assumptions, and limitations
  • Produce model validation reports and recommendations
  • Present findings to senior stakeholders and governance committees
  • Support the enhancement of risk models and analytical tools
  • Develop automation and tooling to improve risk processes

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Commercial experience in quantitative modelling, quant research, model validation, or risk
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical capability
  • Experience assessing, building, or challenging models
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • STEM degree in a quantitative discipline