Front Office Quant Analyst: Trading Desk Analytics

Apollo Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Solutions in London is seeking a Front Office Quantitative Analyst to join a growing Prime Services desk. You will partner with traders to develop analytics, pricing and risk tools and build scalable models for financing and derivatives.

The role requires MSc/PhD in a quantitative field, strong Python, and good communication with front-office stakeholders; exposure to C++/Java is a plus, and knowledge of equity derivatives, ETFs, FX and rates hedging is beneficial.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a quantitative field (Maths, Physics, CS, Engineering or similar).
• Strong Python development skills with Front Office experience essential.
• Knowledge of equity derivatives, financing products, ETFs, FX and rates hedging is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, statistical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with front-office stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with traders to develop analytics, pricing and risk tools.
• Build and enhance quantitative models supporting financing and derivatives activities.
• Work on market data calibration, portfolio risk analytics and trading workflow optimisation.
• Develop scalable solutions using Python, with exposure to C++/Java beneficial.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Front Office experience

Education

MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Job description

Apollo Solutions in London is seeking a Front Office Quantitative Analyst to join a growing Prime Services desk. You will partner with traders to develop analytics, pricing and risk tools and build scalable models for financing and derivatives.

The role requires MSc/PhD in a quantitative field, strong Python, and good communication with front-office stakeholders; exposure to C++/Java is a plus, and knowledge of equity derivatives, ETFs, FX and rates hedging is beneficial.