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Barclay Simpson works closely with leading employers to offer high-quality quant job opportunities for experienced candidates.

With specialist knowledge of the quant job market, our recruiters in London and the UK, Europe and the Middle East help quant professionals make the right job move. Barclay Simpson’s quant recruitment desk serves the banking, insurance, asset management and professional service sectors.

Quant jobs, short for quantitative jobs, call for a blend of strong mathematical, financial and technical capabilities. And as you might expect, we’re seeing rising demand for AI and machine learning expertise, along with automation and model governance.

Even with these exceptionally technical jobs, soft skills are essential. Quant job candidates need to evidence problem-solving, communication and collaboration capabilities. And as the financial landscape continues to change, adaptability is a quality that employers are unlikely to overlook.

We cover all the main specialisms across the quant profession. Take a look at our quant jobs or contact a consultant to discuss your options.

  • Manager – IFRS9 Modelling – Mortgages
    • Location: London
    • Salary: to £70k + benefits
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Banking

    My client is one of the largest banks in the UK, renowned for their flexible working culture, rem...

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  • Manager – Credit Risk Model Validation
    • Location: United Kingdom
    • Salary: to £95k + benefits
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Banking

    My client is a large and successful  retail bank with offices across the UK. They are looking to ...

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  • Manager – Model Risk Governance & Oversight
    • Location: London (remote)
    • Salary: £85000 - £95000
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Financial Services, Banking

    My client is a leading retail finance business.  The Model Risk Management (MRM) team are respons...

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  • Retail Credit Risk IRB Modeller
    • Location: United Kingdom
    • Salary: £80000 - £85000
    • Sector: Banking

    Our client is a specialist mortgage bank based in the UK. The bank is in the midst of securing IR...

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  • Manager – IRB Model Development – Corporate/Commercial
    • Location: London
    • Salary: to £80k + benefits
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Banking

    My client is one of the largest banks in the UK, renowned for their flexible working culture, rem...

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  • Manager – IFRS9 Modelling
    • Location: London
    • Salary: to £75k + benefits
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Banking

    My client is one of the largest banks in the UK, renowned for their flexible working culture, rem...

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  • VP – Risk Analytics – Prop Trading
    • Location: London
    • Salary: £ market leading total comp
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Banking, Financial Services

    I am looking for an experienced and technically skilled Risk Analytics Manager to join a growing ...

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    Senior Quantitative Researcher – HFT
    • Location: International
    • Salary: $350k - $500k
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Asset Management & Funds

    Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge...

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    VP Front Office – Interest Rates Curve Construction
    • Location: London
    • Salary: up to £170k
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Financial Services, Banking

    Join a high-performing Front Office Quant team within a leading global investment bank, where you...

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    FO Quant Analyst (FX Options)
    • Location: London
    • Salary: £140k - £160k + bonus
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Banking

    An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Qu...

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    Investment Risk Specialist
    • Location: Abu Dhabi
    • Salary: £120000
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Financial Services, Asset Management & Funds, Banking

    A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its...

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    Front Office Quant (FICC) 6mths+ Contract, ~£800pd
    • Location: London
    • Salary: Umbrella day rate £800 - £1000
    • Job type: Contract
    • Sector: Banking

    Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract role focused on analytics integration and st...

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Take a look at all our current quant jobs and apply today. Quant Analyst | Quant Data Science | Quant Developer | Quant Portfolio Manager | Quant Modelling | Quant Researcher | Quant Trader

What Is the Average Salary for Quant Jobs?

The average salary for experienced quant professionals in the UK is around £95,000. However, there is a great deal of variation within this, particularly by job specialism. According to our data the following London base salary ranges currently apply:
  • Quant analyst – £65,000–£85,000
  • Quant data scientist – £90,000–£160,000+ for a top tier hedge fund
  • Quant developer – £100,000–£150,000, high end, with median earnings of around £125,000
  • Quant portfolio manager – £150,000–£200,000+, totalling £200,000–£500,000+
  • Quant modeller/researcher – £90,000–£140,000+ for senior roles
  • Quant trader – £120,000–£200,000, totalling £150,000–£400,000+ (dependent on role and firm).

Quant Jobs FAQs

How Much Do Quants Earn in the UK?

Professionals in UK quant jobs can expect to earn £65,000–£400,000+, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data. This will vary a great deal according to the specific quant role and level of seniority. Location is a particularly significant factor. Most UK quant roles are found in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. London is where the highest concentration of employers, roles and earnings are found.

Do Quants Earn More Than Bankers?

Both the quant and banking professions offer high-earning careers. Salaries for quant jobs tend to be slightly higher than their banking equivalents – there is simply more demand for specialist quant skills in the job market at the moment. As for career progression, quants generally enjoy a wider choice of specialisms, and in banking, senior management promotions can be more competitive than their quant equivalents.

How Much Do Quants Get Paid in London?

Experienced professionals can expect to earn a base salary £65,000–£200,000+, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data. As well as that, overall compensation for senior quant jobs can equate to multiples of the base salary, pushing earnings well over the £1m mark in some cases.

Do Quants Work Long Hours?

Experienced professionals in quant jobs can expect to work 48–60 hours per week. This is less than a lot of financial roles, but it is intense and mentally demanding work.

What Is the Highest Paying Quant job?

The highest paying UK quant job is director in the corporate banking or investment banking sectors, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data. For more specific figures, read the 2025 Barclay Simpson Salary & Recruitment Trends Guide: Risk & Quants.

Trends in Quant Job Roles

According to the 2025 Barclay Simpson Salary & Recruitment Trends Guide: Risk & Quants:
  • As new regulations, such as Basel 3.1 and the PRA’s SS1/23, come on stream, we’re seeing some catch-up quant recruitment activity following the stop-start living patterns of 2024.
  • Only 21% of quant professionals are ‘not at all’ confident about their career prospects.
  • AI and machine-learning expertise is in relatively high demand, as are automation and model governance skillsets.

Quant Resources

Our specialist quant recruitment consultants share their knowledge and insights in a number of Barclay Simpson publications:

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