Desk Quant/Strat – Rates, Bonds, FX

Barclay Simpson; Paris; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global investment bank in Paris is seeking experienced Desk Quants for its Front Office Quant and Research team. Candidates will build tools for traders, provide real-time analytics, and collaborate closely with trading desks in Rates, Bonds, and FX. Ideal applicants have 3-10 years of experience, strong Python skills, and a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field. This role offers impactful work in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Prestations

Salary negotiable

4 days in the office

High visibility with senior management

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience as a Desk Quant, Trading Strat, or Front Office Quant.
• Solid understanding of Rates, Bonds, or FX markets.

Responsabilités

• Build and enhance pricing tools used directly by traders.
• Provide real-time risk, scenario, and PnL analytics.
• Implement and maintain models developed by the Quant Research team.
• Automate workflows and improve desk efficiency.
• Support intraday needs across Rates, Bonds and FX desks.
• Collaborate with front office, IT and other quant teams.

Connaissances

Strong Python

C++ exposure

C# exposure

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering

Description du poste

A leading global investment bank is looking for twoDesk Quantsto join its Front Office Quant and Research team in Paris, supporting trading desks acrossRates, Bonds and FX.

This role sits directly on the trading floor, working closely with traders and FO quants to deliver real-time tools and analytics.

• Salary negotiable for the right candidate
• 4 day in the office
• No visa sponsorship unfortunately

What you’ll do:

• Build and enhance pricing tools used directly by traders
• Provide real-time risk, scenario and PnL analytics
• Implement and maintain models developed by the Quant Research team
• Automate workflows and improve desk efficiency
• Support intraday needs across Rates, Bonds and FX desks
• Collaborate with front office, IT and other quant teams

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Desk Quant / Trading Strat / Front Office Quant
• 3-10 years experience
• Strong Python – C++ / C# exposure beneficial
• Solid understanding of Rates, Bonds or FX markets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment
• Strong problem-solving mindset and excellent communication
• Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering at well-known institute

Why this role:

• Direct impact on trading activity
• High visibility with senior desk leadership
• Exposure across multiple Fixed Income & FX products
• Opportunity to work in a major global front-office environment

If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.

[e-mail]

Connecting talent. Delivering impact.