Quantitative Researcher – CTA / Systematic Macro
Man Group is hiring a Quantitative Researcher – CTA / Systematic Macro in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Man Group.
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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 $253.6 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
At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here.
* As at 30 June 2026
- Experience: 3+ years in quantitative strategy research, preferably within established CTA / systematic macro teams at leading hedge funds or proprietary trading firms.
- Research focus: Develop systematic strategies across global futures and liquid macro markets, including equities, rates, FX and commodities; open to any trading frequency.
- Macro expertise: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of macro strategies—such as trend following, carry, value and macroeconomic signals—including their economic rationale, return drivers, regime dependence and failure modes.
- Track record: Experience taking strategies from research into live trading, with rigorous out-of-sample testing and realistic treatment of transaction costs, futures rolls and implementation constraints.
- Portfolio construction: Strong understanding of volatility targeting, cross-asset correlations, risk allocation, leverage and drawdown management.
- Technical skills: Strong Python, time-series modelling and statistical research skills, with the ability to translate macroeconomic hypotheses into robust, testable trading rules
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 TalentAcquisition@man.com.
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Quantitative Researcher – CTA / Systematic Macro at Man Group rates 33 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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