Associate Director, Quantitative Modeller/Analyst, Equity Derivatives

HSBC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Quantitative Modeller/Analyst to join their dynamic Equity Derivatives team in London. This role offers the chance to design and develop sophisticated financial models while collaborating closely with trading desks and other departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Quantitative Finance and proven skills in Python and C++. This position not only provides a platform to showcase your analytical skills but also offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative financial solutions in a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Education in Quantitative Finance with strong Python and C++ skills.
• Experience with version control systems and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and document models to HSBC standards.
• Develop technical solutions and quantitative tooling for users.
• Analyze issues in models and support trading desk interactions.

Skills

Python

C++

R

Quantitative Finance

Numerical Analysis

Education

Quantitative Finance

Tools

Git

Job description

Associate Director, Quantitative Modeller/Analyst, Equity Derivatives

Brand: HSBC

Area of Interest: Investment Banking, Markets, and Research

Location: London, GB, E14 5HQ

Work style: Hybrid Worker

Date: 5 Feb 2025

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC Global Banking and Markets is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions.

Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

The Equity Derivatives Quants team are currently looking for a Quant Modeller/Analyst to join the desk in London.

In this role, you will:

1. Design, develop, test and document the models developed to HSBC standards.
2. Develop technical solutions for the users as required.
3. Develop the Quantitative tooling required to support the platform.
4. Analyze and provide support to any issues identified in the models.
5. Engage in day-to-day interactions with the trading desk, other quants, the Risk and Finance departments, and technology teams.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following:

1. Education background in Quantitative Finance (calculus, partial differential equations, no-arbitrage valuation, numerical analysis).
2. Proven working knowledge of main instruments used in Structured Equity Derivatives Products.
3. Strong Python/C++ skills. Knowledge of RUST would be beneficial.
4. Knowledge of at least one of the following scripting languages: Python, R.
5. Experience with version control systems (such as Git) and distributed software development processes.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

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