Academic Programmes & Events Officer

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Join QRT Academy as an Academic Programmes & Events Officer in London. QRT Academy brings together QRT’s training and development initiatives, academic engagement, and research collaborations, connecting external research communities and talent with QRT and supporting their integration. In this role, you will support the delivery of QRT Academy's programmes, events, and academic engagement initiatives, ensuring the smooth execution of workshops, seminars, competitions, and other Academy activities.

• Coordinate the delivery of QRT Academy programmes, events, and academic engagement activities, including workshops, seminars, competitions, and conferences
• Manage event logistics, communications, and supporting materials to ensure successful delivery
• Maintain programme plans, feedback and metrics, documentation, timelines, and operational reporting across Academy activities
• Act as a key operational contact for universities, academic partners, programme participants and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to support the successful delivery of Academy programmes and events
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes supporting QRT Academy's global activities

• Degree-level qualification, ideally in Business, Events Management, Education, Communications, Science, or a related field
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging a broad range of stakeholders
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams
• Ability to operate effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments
• Interest in research, technology, higher education, or academic engagement

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.