# Quant Developer - Quant Associate Programme - 2027 at Marshall Wace - Graduate & Associate roles

> United Kingdom · Junior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Amw-tech-grad%3A8646947002 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Marshall Wace - Graduate & Associate roles](https://alderhq.app/companies/marshall-wace-graduate-associate-roles)
- Location text: London, New York; London - Sloane Street
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London, New York; London - Sloane Street")
- Posted: 2026-08-26 (77 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mw-tech-grad/jobs/8646947002
- Skills listed (inferred): Python, C++

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 37): p25 $86k, median $115k, p75 $150k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Start Date: Flexible between January and September 2027

### Location: London, New York

About the programme

You will be working in a position designed for high-calibre, highly numerate individuals within our quantitative teams. We value free thinkers, and we have created a fast-paced and meritocratic environment where you will be encouraged to apply your own initiative and challenge conventional wisdom.

We all share a tireless drive for innovation and participants tend to be one of the top students at their university.

As a member of our Quantitative Associate Programme you will be part of a select cohort receiving on the job training from experienced colleagues who have a matchless record of helping high performing individuals reach their true potential.

Quant Implementation

The heartbeat of our systematic trading business. You will design, deploy, and maintain our cutting-edge live trading models - turning research into real-time action. The work spans systematic trading, technology, live performance monitoring, and quant portfolio management: integrating new research into production, building systems and controls to monitor live models, ensuring our back testing environment accurately describes reality, and overseeing capital allocation across hundreds of live strategies. This is a fast-paced role where you will resolve live trading issues and drive automation at scale.

What we look for:

- A minimum of a Master's degree in a highly quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages
- A solid foundation in statistics, probability, and numerical methods
- Genuine interest in financial markets and systematic trading
- Sharp problem-solving ability and a rigorous, analytical mindset
- The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, live trading environment
- Clear communication skills - you can explain complex technical concepts to a range of audiences
- A proactive, self-starter attitude with the drive to take ownership of projects from day one
Find out more here: https://www.mwam.com/quantitative-associate-programme/

Marshall Wace is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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