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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.
The Front Office Quant area is responsible for the development of pricing and risk models, as well as analytics and tools for Sales and Trading.
This role is in the Quant Strategy team, who sit between the Front Office and I.T. You’ll will work closely with trading and research teams to develop quantitative models, analytics, and tools supporting investment strategies across inflation-linked products.
The difference you’ll make:
Developing and maintaining quantitative models for inflation products (e.g. inflation swaps, break-evens, linkers)
Conducting research and generating insights on inflation dynamics and market behaviour
Translating complex market problems into structured quantitative solutions
Collaborating with traders and other quants to identify and implement new strategies
Using advance techniques to develop an efficient risk framework
Refining existing quants framework and quantitative tools to meet highest quality standards
Designing and extending the APIs for our pricing and curves libraries
Developing, improving, and maintaining the testing process in our quantitative libraries and tools
Providing mathematical and technical documentation to internal stakeholders
What you’ll bring:
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.
Outstanding academic background in a quantitative field (e.g. Math’s, Physics, Computer Science)
Solid understanding of financial markets, with experience in rates and inflation products
Excellent programming skills (Python, C++)
Proven ability to work with data, build models, and implement solutions in a production environment
Structured thinking and an excellent problem solver who can contribute with innovative ideas
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
It would also be nice for you to have:
Previous experience in a Quant role
Knowledge of pricing, risk, and modelling frameworks for inflation or fixed income products
Experience working closely with trading desks
Knowledge and experience of Rust programming language
Experience in curves construction and Adjoint risk or alternative techniques
What else you need to know:
This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.
We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.
Equal Opportunities.
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.
How we’ll reward you.
Your contribution matters, and it’s recognised. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.
As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.
Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.
Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
Company funded individual private medical insurance.
Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.
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What to do next:-
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.
Santander London, England Office
London, United Kingdom, NW1 3AN
