Quant Engineer, Capital Markets Tech — ML & Finance

swissQuant; Zürich; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SwissQuant in Zürich is looking for a Quant Engineer to design and maintain quantitative models and IT infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, ensuring models meet their requirements, and communicating progress effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field, proficiency in Python, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of financial products and machine learning is preferred.

SwissQuant values diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English, German is a plus.
• Able to deliver to tight deadlines on quantitative projects.
• Good understanding of statistical and econometric modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop quantitative models and IT infrastructure.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure model requirements are met.
• Deliver quality documentation and presentations for model usage.

Skills

Python

Communication skills

Statistical modelling

Analytical skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in a highly quantitative discipline

PhD in a highly quantitative discipline (preferred)

Tools

R

MATLAB

Trading software (Murex, Front Arena, FIS)

Job description

SwissQuant in Zürich is looking for a Quant Engineer to design and maintain quantitative models and IT infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, ensuring models meet their requirements, and communicating progress effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field, proficiency in Python, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of financial products and machine learning is preferred.

SwissQuant values diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.