Head of Investment Research

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Our Wealth & Trading team is at the forefront of redefining how people invest, using data-driven tools to make smarter financial decisions accessible to everyone. We operate with precision and expertise, building cutting-edge solutions that empower customers worldwide.

We’re looking for a Head of Investment Research to drive the development of an automated quantamental research engine. You’ll set the agenda, lead a cross-functional team, and turn data into high-conviction, scalable calls via rigorously tested models.

If you’re an experienced quantitative investment research professional who can generalise insights across industries and markets, let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and setting the research standard and agenda for the multidisciplinary Investment Research team
• Overseeing the development of an automated quantamental framework that blends fundamental insights and quantitative factors into insightful investment recommendations
• Guiding analysts and quants through the full research lifecycle, including problem scoping, data acquisition, experimental design, back-testing, and performance attribution
• Integrating macroeconomic trends and sector-specific insights into the recommendation engine to deliver relevant, contextualised advice
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards surrounding investment advice and financial promotions

What you'll need

• 10+ years of experience in quantitative/systematic research, including 3+ years leading teams or complex projects
• Solid knowledge in quantitative finance and empirical research methods, alongside solid corporate-finance and fundamental-analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and validate factor models, run large-scale back-tests, and translate statistical findings into actionable investment theses
• Impressive Python skills and familiarity with statistical packages and cloud data stacks
• A degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, econometrics, or another highly quantitative field

Nice to have

• CFA qualifications or significant progress toward the certification
• Familiarity with long-term, fundamentals-driven strategies, such as buy-and-hold approaches

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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