Quant Research Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Quant Research Analyst (Fintech): Leading the development of automated investment recommendation systems and multi-asset strategies with an accent on corporate finance and fundamental analysis. Focus on designing quantitative models that emulate top-tier research analysts and integrating macroeconomic trends into a recommendation engine.

Location: Must be based in Portugal, Spain, UAE, or UK (Remote or Hybrid)

Company

Global financial super app with over 75 million customers delivering advanced spending, saving, and investing products.

What you will do

• Lead the development of automated analysis frameworks for multiple asset classes using fundamental analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to design, test, and refine algorithms for investment recommendations.
• Conduct hypothesis testing and backtesting to validate the accuracy and performance of models.
• Integrate macroeconomic trends and sector-specific insights into the recommendation engine.
• Construct multi-asset investment strategies leveraging quantitative models.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards regarding investment advice and financial promotions.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in quantitative investment research in equity or fixed income.
• Proven ability to evaluate and generalise across various industries and markets.
• Solid knowledge of quantitative and statistical tooling applied to systematic investment decisions.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, assess valuation multiples, and develop investment theses.
• Educational background in STEM.

Nice to have

• Experience in manager selection, building systematic bond portfolios, or designing long-short strategies.
• Expertise in tactical asset allocation and portfolio construction.
• CFA qualifications or significant progress toward the certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Certified Great Place to Work™ with a multicultural and hard-working team.
• Strong commitment to Diversity & Inclusion through a dedicated D&I Framework.
• Fast-paced growth environment focused on redefining the future of finance.
• Opportunity to build products for a massive global user base.