Quantitative Strategist

We are offering a unique opportunity to join the team here at CMC Markets as a Quantitative Strategist to join our Centralised Risk Book (CRB) team. This is a highly visible role providing direct exposure to the Senior Leadership and trading desks, shaping firm-wide strategy at the intersection of risk, research, and behavioural finance. As a member of the CRB team, you'll be at the heart of cross-asset trading risk and macro-financial insight. This is a dynamic, intellectually stimulating role at the intersection of quantitative research, investor behaviour, and strategic risk management.

What you'll do

• Analyse trading risk and client flow across asset classes (equities, FX, rates, credit, commodities)
• Support scenario modelling, stress testing, and capital-at-risk frameworks
• Research market psychology, sentiment shifts, and behavioural patterns in investor flow
• Build and enhance dashboards and tools (Python/Excel) to support decision-making
• Present insights to senior stakeholders and contribute to firm-wide strategy

What we're looking for

• Master's/PhD in a quantitative or financial field e.g. Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science).
• Up to 3 years' experience (internships and research welcome!)
• Strong coding skills (Python preferred), and an analytical, inquisitive mindset
• Interest in behavioural finance and how psychology shapes market outcomes
• Clear communication, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to learn fast

Nice to have

• Exposure to trading/risk systems (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.)
• Research in behavioural economics or sentiment analysis
• Understanding of narrative-driven price moves in flow-heavy markets

CMC Markets is one of the world's first ever fin-tech companies and was launched in 1989 to break down the barriers of financial trading and make trading accessible to everyone.

Our mission is to use our award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and unparalleled client service to empower millions of people to have the best trading experience out there. Our clients can trade on thousands of instruments using the best technology, supported by sophisticated charting, competitive pricing and automated execution.

We're trusted by investors globally, but also by banks, brokers, funds and trading desks though our top-tier liquidity institutional offering, enabling these businesses to expand into new markets and increase revenue potential.

We were recently listed on the FTSE250, and our business continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to invest in our technology and our people.