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Women in Quant Finance

G-Research is committed to growing the range of voices and perspectives within our industry.

Women in Quant Finance is a programme of ongoing events, held each year, designed to give women studying STEM fields the chance to learn more about working in quantitative research within finance, exploring it as an exciting career path.

As well as gaining a deeper insight into quantitative finance, participants also get the opportunity to build up a network of peers and connect with women in STEM from across the business.

Photograph from a Women in Quant Finance networking event

Apply for our Women in Quant Finance programme

The Women in Quant Finance programme is open to women, transgender, and gender-expansive people currently studying a STEM subject.

Choose between two streams:
  • Research stream: Participate in a hands-on workshop with our researchers, offering an inside look at life in Quant Research.
  • Research Engineering stream: Engage in an interactive coding challenge with our Research Engineers, showcasing the types of technical challenges they work on.

Deadline: Monday 21st October

Apply now

An Introduction to Women in Quant Finance

Women in Quant Finance 2023

In 2023 we hosted a two-day networking event in Central London in June.

Activities included:

  • Talks from our researchers, focused on the financial industry
  • Roundtable discussion sessions
  • Interactive case studies, giving attendees the chance to get hands-on with the type of work we do
  • Drinks and networking sessions

Register your interest for future events

If you are studying at an institution outside of the UK or Europe, you can register your details for future events.

When relevant events are confirmed, we will email you with information on how to sign-up.

Our Opportunities

Looking to make an impact at one of the world’s leading quantitative research and technology firms? See our open roles and apply now.

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