Derivatives Product Development

S&P Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their Portfolio Valuations business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative disciplines and at least 3 years of experience in financial services. Responsibilities include supporting product development and working alongside diverse teams to innovate solutions for complex pricing. Competitive pay and not just financial benefits make this a great opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible time off

Access to learning resources

Retirement planning

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years work experience in Financial services, Financial Technology or Bank.
• Experience with derivatives or quantitative finance.
• Knowledge of financial mathematics and pricing theory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with complex queries and new product development.
• Create quality control tools in Python to integrate into workflows.
• Collaborate with quantitative analytics and software teams.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Java

Job description

About the Role:

The Team: Our Portfolio Valuations business is an industry leading independent valuation service, providing valuations and analytics on a wide range of derivatives from vanilla to the most complex structures, across all asset classes.

The Impact: If you have a strong background in a quantitative discipline and are passionate about the financial markets and derivatives, come and join our global team helping to drive an established business forward to the next level.

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a global team including a strong group of experienced quants, software engineers and product development specialists.
• Gain an understanding of practical approaches in quantitative finance.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects which provide solutions to complex pricing requirements.
• A dynamic, client-focused environment that fosters a culture of constant learning.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will work with other experienced product development specialists to support existing clients, focusing on complex queries and new product development, primarily for credit and interest rates derivatives.
• Creating quality control and other tools in Python and helping to integrate these into overall workflow.
• Collaborate closely with the quantitative analytics and software development teams to implement and test new methodologies and features.

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering).
• 3 years work experience in Financial services, Financial Technology or Bank with demonstrable experience in derivatives or quantitative finance.
• Background or experience in computer science and knowledge of Python and Java an asset.
• Background or experience in capital markets an asset.
• Background or experience with financial mathematics, pricing theory, etc. an asset.
• Eager to learn new concepts and technologies to resolve complex issues.
• Teamwork, thriving in an agile environment working collaboratively and providing daily feedback to your team.

Our Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.