Senior Quant Engineer: Risk Analytics & AI-Driven Models

Swiss Quant; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

swissQuant Group is seeking a quantitative software engineer to develop and operate a cloud-based portfolio risk system used by major financial institutions. You will contribute to risk model development, testing, validation and production deployment in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires 3+ years Python coding, strong modeling knowledge, and experience with data stores and cloud/CI/CD tools.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years Python coding experience in a professional setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, risk models and analytics.
• Experience with datastores and cloud/CI/CD tooling is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI coding tools and agentic development a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, build and deliver production-quality risk models and code.
• Implement and monitor risk analytics across full development cycles.
• Expand instrument coverage and analytics in the risk engine.
• Document validation reports and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate on client-facing risk models and regulatory alignment.

Kenntnisse

Python coding

Statistical modelling

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Higher university degree in quantitative field (PhD a plus)

Tools

SQL/NoSQL data stores

Google Cloud

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Windsurf)

Agentic development concepts (RAG, MCP)

Jobbeschreibung

swissQuant Group is seeking a quantitative software engineer to develop and operate a cloud-based portfolio risk system used by major financial institutions. You will contribute to risk model development, testing, validation and production deployment in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires 3+ years Python coding, strong modeling knowledge, and experience with data stores and cloud/CI/CD tools.