Quant Developer - Execution Research Technology at Mangroup

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 The Team Quant Developers at Man Group are all part of our broader technology team, members of a group of over sixty individuals representing eighteen nationalities. We have varied backgrounds including Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering – even Classics - but what unifies us is a passion for technology and writing high-quality code. Our developers are organised into small cross-functional teams, spanning a range of engineering roles. People often rotate teams in order to learn more about our system, as well as find the position that best matches their interests. You should have the enthusiasm for leveraging AI development tools to accelerate delivery and driving their adoption across the team. Our Technology Our systems are almost all running on Linux and most of our code is in Python, with the full scientific stack: numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn to name a few of the open-source libraries we use extensively. We implement the systems that require the highest data throughput in Java and C++. We use Airflow for workflow management, Kafka for data pipelines, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible and Terraform for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. We heavily utilise ArcticDB ([Upgrade to PRO to see link] our in-house developed DataFrame Database. Our technology list is never static: we constantly evaluate new tools and libraries. Technology and Business Skills At Man we strive to hire only the brightest and best and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Key Competencies Essential • Exceptional technology skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain • A keen interest and understanding of financial markets and instruments • A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches • Strong knowledge of Python • Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages • Experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas • Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, asset pricing theory, optimisation algorithms • Embracing agentic engineering — willingness and ability to work effectively with AI -assisted development tools as part of daily workflow Advantageous • Experience of front office quantitative software development e.g. in a hedge fund or investment bank • Experience of web based development and visualisation technology for portraying large and complex data sets and relationships • Experience of machine learning techniques, natural language processing and related libraries and frameworks e.g. scikit-learn, Tensorflow Personal Attributes • Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university • Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others • Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement • Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving • Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities • Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process • Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike • Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact].