About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 31 December 2025
Role overview
The Total Returns team is responsible for the $14bn ‘TargetRisk’ fund and related strategies. The strategies leverage 40 years of AHL experience in systematic futures trading and risk management to provide best-in-class total return portfolios. We are seeking a quantitative researcher to work on our existing products as well as assist in the development of future strategies.
Specific responsibilities
- Research, develop, and implement investment and portfolio construction concepts to improve the outcomes of our portfolios.
- Contribute to the design and development of new total return strategies.
- Assist in managing the team’s strategies in collaboration with Trading, Operations, and Technology.
- Be an expert in our systems, understanding the process for translating investment concepts to trades.
- Follow markets and their impact on the trading models (performance reviews): propose appropriate model diagnostics: feedback observations into research.
- Follow industry/academic literature and suggest how the strategies can profit from these ideas.
Technical competencies
- 2+ years of experience in a quantitative research role (essential).
- Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics
- Knowledge/understanding of the structure and drivers of returns in financial markets. A demonstrable interest in algorithmic trading, financial derivatives and markets in general.
- Ability to create systematic investment strategies, executing a full research pipeline from idea generation, data acquisition, hypothesis testing, signal construction, robustness checking, and portfolio construction using Python.
- Awareness of what statistical and mathematical tools and techniques are available and able to independently decide what is appropriate to use in which circumstances.
- Exceptional attention to detail, logical reasoning, and self-motivation required.
- Ability to write clear, concise, and informative technical reports and proposals.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].
