Aviva Investors

Financial Services

AssociateQuantitative/SystematicResearcher

£65–95k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Quantitative / Systematic Researcher at Aviva Investors. Skills: Quantitative research, Systematic investing, Machine learning. Research quantitative models. Design quantitative models”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or similar quantitative discipline, Foundation in probability, optimisation, numerical methods and statistical learning, Advanced Python programming, Experience working with large datasets, Experience working with modern data engineering tooling

Nice to Have

PyTorch/JAX/TensorFlow beneficial

What You'll Do.

Research quantitative models

Design quantitative models

Implement quantitative models

Research systematic investment strategies

Design systematic investment strategies

Implement systematic investment strategies

Apply statistical techniques

Apply machine learning techniques

Apply mathematical techniques

Research systematic signals

Design systematic signals

Implement systematic signals

Research portfolio construction methods

Design portfolio construction methods

Implement portfolio construction methods

Accelerate research with LLM tools

Enhance productivity with LLM tools

Build scalable quantitative platform

Build institutional quantitative platform

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Portfolio managers; Data engineering teams; Technology teams

Full Job Description

_Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate’s contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered._ **Associate Quantitative / Systematic Researcher** **About Us** At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £253 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike. Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development. **We are recruiting for a Quantitative / Systematic Researcher** **to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in quantitative finance, systematic strategy research, or model development (buy-side, sell-side, or academia/industry research roles).** From fixed income and equities to multi-asset solutions, our public markets teams build high-conviction portfolios based on deep research, active management, and robust portfolio construction. We take a long-term, global view – cutting through market noise to drive superior client returns while integrating sustainability at every s

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