Quantitative Analyst

The Opportunity:

The role is for a Desk Quant/Strat supporting the Trading Desks day-to-day. This includes helping the desks understand risk/PnL, discussing and developing Trading Tools (Excel, Python) and using/enhancing the existing analytics library (C++).

It represents an excellent opportunity for a Quant to work alongside Interest Rate and FX Traders, understand how these markets behave and deliver trading tools/analysis. It will require staying up to date on the latest technologies and market developments – researching these and implementing where appropriate. 

Primary asset classes are Rates (linear and vol) and FX, but not limited to these. There will also be regular dialogue with risk managers and other departments

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Day-to-day support of the Trading Desks
• Maintain and build Front Office Trading/Analysis tools
• Dialogue with Traders, Risk Managers and other departments as necessary
• Potential to develop core analytics library

Essential:

• 2-5 years hands-on experience as a FO Quant/Strat
• Knowledge of and a passion for Interest Rate and/or FX markets and analytics
• Good degree in a quantitative discipline

TECHINICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential:

• Python
• Excel/VBA

Desirable

• C++
• ML / AI
• SQL

Competence/Other Requirements.

• Strong communication skills, comfortable interacting with Traders and risk managers.
• Motivated, delivery focused self-starter who thrives in a dynamic team environment
• Self-management
• Attention to detail