Full-Time
Equities Quantitative Researcher
Winton
Quantitative investment manager for global markets
No salary listed
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
In Person
Initial six months in London office before relocating to Abu Dhabi.
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- 3+ years of experience working in a systematic equity trading environment
- Proficiency in data analysis and programming, preferably using Python and key libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
- Exceptional understanding of signal research and portfolio construction
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed and collaborative research environment
- Conduct in-depth research to identify alpha-generating strategies in MENA equity markets
- Research and back test systematic trading signals
- Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, researchers and technologists to develop trading infrastructure and strategies
- Monitor, analyse and report on strategy performance
- Spend an initial period of approximately 6 months working in our London office before relocating to our office in Abu Dhabi
Winton is a quantitative investment management firm that designs and trades systematic investment strategies across major liquid asset classes for clients worldwide. Founded in 1997 by Sir David Harding, it applies original research, rigorous statistical analysis, and deep market experience to develop multi-strategy portfolios, which it delivers through UCITS funds and managed accounts and implements with continuous investment in infrastructure and technology. Its clients range from the world's largest institutional investors to financial advisers helping individuals save for retirement. What sets Winton apart is its founding principle that a consistent focus on research and development can produce a long-term investment edge, supported by a collaborative culture built on intellectual integrity and methodological rigour. The goal is to generate returns for clients across a range of market environments.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sunfield gained fast-track approval on 10 March 2026, unlocking immediate development starts.
- Ayrburn Screen Hub gained approval on 14 April 2026, adding higher-margin recurring revenue.
- Commercial revenue rose 67.4% in H1 FY26, while cash reached NZ$14.5 million.
What critics are saying
- H1 FY26 revenue fell 60% to NZ$32.4 million after only 14 settlements.
- Sunfield drew an appeal on 10 April 2026, delaying cash conversion and construction timing.
- July 2026 employment ruling exceeded NZ$100,000, and Chris Meehan's resignation signals governance strain.
What makes Winton unique
- Winton owns c5,750-unit landbank, spanning Auckland, Wānaka, Arrowtown, and recurring-income assets.
- Ayrburn combines hospitality, rentals, and the approved Screen Hub, diversifying beyond housing settlements.
- Fast-track wins on Sunfield and Ayrburn show regulatory fluency competitors still lack.
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