Alex McMurray

Quantitative researchers leveraging AI are hot property in financial services, with top firms capable of forking out up to $430k for fresh graduates. There are lots of pitfalls, however, both when preparing for a job and for picking one.

Patrick described the team as a group of "misanthropic introverts"

Qube Research Technologies has been not-so-slowly and steadily bolstering its ranks. An area of note is Hong Kong, where we previously reported it hiring from Citadel Securities. It's not done yet either; the quant hedge fund has recruited multiple senior quant directors, and a new COO.

Leaving your (sometimes) stable banking job for the world of crypto can be a massive risk.

Bressenden Place, Qube Research & Technologies'new office, pictured behind Victoria Station

Citadel Securities and Jane Street may be booming, but it seems that another algorithmic trading firm is not.

It's been over a week now since the tragedy of Leo Lukenas sparked significant concerns regarding the workload and hours expected of junior bankers, despite Bank of America denying allegations he worked 120 hour weeks. While a fundraiser for Lukenas'family has raised over $330k, many of its donors with links to banking have expressed concern and outrage over the culture at Wall Street.

Balyasny has been one of the quieter hedge funds when it comes to crypto, but it still appears to appreciate talent in the space.

Last year, fintech titan Revolut launched its annual ' Rev-celerator ' internship programme. This year, it's back... but it's not any easier to snag a place.

In previous bull cycles, crypto companies were recruiting staff from a wide variety of industries, and bankers were jumping ship. In 2024, things have changed; the talent market is more robust... and prior crypto experience is more essential.