Quantitative Developer (Asset Management) at LegalAndGeneral

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our Multi-Asset and Asset Allocation businesses. This role will focus on the design and development of scalable, Python-based services that directly enhance our multi-asset investment capabilities and fund range. It is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious, fast-learning professional with strong Python expertise and a solid understanding of asset management to make a meaningful impact. The successful candidate will bring a problem-solving mindset, strong proficiency in Python and SQL, and a genuine enthusiasm for collaborating within a dynamic, high-performing team environment. What you’ll be doing: • Designing, developing, and maintaining robust Python‑based analytics to support portfolio construction, risk analysis, and performance measurement • Building scalable, well‑tested, and clearly documented code for use in a production environment • Integrating multiple data sources, including market data, portfolio holdings, benchmarks, and risk metrics • Automating recurring analytical, reporting, and data workflows to improve efficiency and scalability • Validating analytical outputs to ensure results are economically intuitive as well as technically sound • Collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers, strategists, and risk teams to ensure outputs align with investment intent and market reality • Partnering with investment professionals to clarify requirements, assumptions, and use cases throughout development • Documenting models, methodologies, assumptions, and limitations clearly and comprehensively • Explaining complex technical outputs to non‑technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable mannerWho we’re looking for: • Strong ability to translate investment products, portfolios, and constraints into robust, production‑grade analytical systems • Excellent data skills, with deep expertise in SQL, data structures, and data processing workflows • Proven experience with modern software engineering practices, including version control, testing, and code reviews • Demonstrated commitment to building resilient, well‑engineered software, supported by excellent Python development skills • Solid understanding of how analytical outputs are used within the investment management and decision‑making process • Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and issues clearly to a broad range of stakeholders • A collaborative mindset with willingness to work closely and in person with quants, portfolio managers, and engineers, spending at least 2–3 days per week in our central London office • Capability to deliver complex coding initiatives that enhance and scale the multi‑asset investment toolkitWhatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: • The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes • Generous pension contribution • Life assurance • Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) • At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday • Competitive family leave • Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) • There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online • We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience#LI-NH1