Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst F/M

Candriam; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading asset management firm is seeking a Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst to develop quantitative tools and enhance fund decision-making. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Finance and 1-3 years of experience in quantitative analysis, specifically within Fixed Income markets. Strong skills in Python and problem-solving are essential, along with fluency in English and French. This role promises a dynamic work environment where innovative solutions are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an engineering school and/or Master's degree in Finance.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience as a quantitative analyst in an AM/HF Front Office/Trading environment.
• Proven exposure to Fixed Income / Credit markets is required.
• Extensive knowledge of Quantitative Finance/Financial Engineering/Machine learning.
• Fluency in English and French (C1).

Responsabilités

• Develop quantitative tools and models for Fixed Income markets.
• Design and backtest trading strategies for actionable signals.
• Communicate quantitative results through reports and presentations.

Connaissances

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Python

Communication skills

Formation

Master's Degree in Finance

Outils

C++

Description du poste

Position description

Business unit: Investment Management - Fixed Income

Job title: Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst F/M

Contract type: Permanent

Candriam Group Presentation

Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized leader in sustainable investment. For over 25 years, we’ve delivered innovative investment solutions across asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation, and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, we value diversity, inclusion, and work–life balance, fostering a collaborative environment where every voice counts.

Mission

Reporting to Candriam’s Head of Fixed Income, the quantitative analysis team provides technical and quantitative support to portfolio managers through the development of proprietary decision-making tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and well-adapted quantitative tools and models to analyze Fixed Income markets and enhance fund decision-making processes (Top-Down analysis, Asset Allocation, key indicators forecasting, etc.).
• Design, develop, and backtest trading strategies and ideas (Relative Value, Pair Trading, Statistical Arbitrage, etc.) to provide actionable signals to our Fixed Income desks within a discretionary trading environment.
• Contribute to both internal and external communication regarding the tools, models, and strategies developed (quantitative reports, presentations, training sessions, support materials, white papers, etc.).

Profile

• Graduated from an engineering school and/or Master's degree in Finance.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience as a quantitative analyst in an AM/HF Front Office/Trading environment.
• A proven exposure to Fixed Income / Credit markets is an absolute requirement.

Extensive knowledge of Quantitative Finance/ Financial Engineering/ Machine learning

• Strong analytical, modeling, numerical and problem-solving skills with attention to details.
• Strong technical background in Python. Some experience in C++ would be a plus.
• Strong ability to multitask, with excellent organizational skills and a high level of initiative.
• Creative and proactive in promoting solutions and new ideas, resilient under pressure, and consistently able to deliver on time.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written (international environment).
• Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and synthetic manner.

Job location

[Location not specified]

Candidate criteria

Education

• Master's Degree II / Bac+5

Minimum Level Of Experience Required

Less than 2 years

Languages

• English (C1 - Fluent)
• French (C1 - Fluent)