Equity Derivatives Quantitative Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London is seeking an experienced Equity Derivatives Quantitative Analyst to join their exotic equities team. The role involves supporting trading and risk infrastructure, developing trading tools, and enhancing existing models. Candidates should have strong C++ and Python skills, along with a background in financial services, particularly in exotic equity derivatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry, ideally with exotic equity derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in modelling, design, and support of trading and risk infrastructure.
• Act as the desk's first point of contact for equity derivatives modelling topics.
• Identify and propose new modelling approaches and improvements.

Skills

C++

Python

Financial Services

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Equity Derivatives Quantitative Analyst, London

Client: Anson McCade

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

My client is one of the world's largest investment banks and a leader in the equity derivatives business. They are working with their exotic equities team, which is looking to hire a front office, equity derivatives modelling quant (pricing models, trading support). They are ideally aiming to hire at VP and Director levels to support substantial growth in this business area.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating in modelling, design, and support of trading and risk infrastructure, in close interaction with Trading.
2. Being the desk's first point of contact for any equity derivatives modelling topics, maintaining frequent interactions with the desk, and monitoring the performance of models on live books.
3. Independently identifying and proposing new modelling approaches and improvements to existing models.
4. Participating in the design, development, and support of trading tools and applications.
5. Having experience in the financial services industry, ideally with some background in exotic equity derivatives.
6. Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.