Quantitative Developer

Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.

Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.

Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.

We are currently seeking a Quantitative Developer to join L&G Asset Management and our Asset Allocation team

As Quantitative Developer you’ll help drive continued growth for the Multi-Asset and Asset Allocation teams through the build-out of  scalable python-based services to enhance and drive growth in our Multi-Asset fund range and investment process

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive fast learner with great back-end engineering skills  as well as an interest in multi-asset and investments

What you'll be doing:

• Enhancing existing infrastructure used in the Multi-Asset Funds team to make it more robust, as well as ensuring a smooth transition to updated platforms

• Inputting to design and development of existing and new services for the team based on business needs
• Reviewing and enhancing of data feeds to ensure high quality inputs for analytical research and fund management processes
• Collaborating with developers and data teams to ensure consistency with overall LGIM approach
• Designing and documenting ongoing support model
•  Maintaining existing services that input into the wider investment process

Who we're looking for:

• We are looking for candidates who have a problem-solving mindset, strong knowledge of  python and SQL and who are intellectually curious and enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Excellent data skills - a deep knowledge of SQL, data structures and data processing. A strong understanding of how to design and structure performant and reliable relational databases
• A good understanding of software design - SOLID principles, design patterns, domain-driven design, and clean architecture
• An excellent understanding of automated software testing: unit testing, automated integration testing, approval testing, test-driven development
• Proven proficiency in Python, Excel/VBA, and SQL
• Understanding of major asset classes and derivatives (Desirable)
• Comfortable with command line and/or previous experience with Linux (Desirable)

Whatever 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   
• Private medical insurance (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 
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.