Front Office XVA Quant – VP (Perm & Contract)

Barclay Simpson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking a VP level Algo Quant to join its Front Office FIC team in London. The role emphasizes developing next-generation analytics in C++ and Python, contributing to model design, and supporting front office operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, coding experience, and a background in front office roles across any asset class.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and technical skills, proven coding experience, particularly in C++.
• Experience in front office roles with a focus on analytics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics in C++ and Python.
• Contribute to model design and implementation.
• Support the Counterparty Risk Trading desk.

Skills

Excellent analytical and numerical skills

Solid experience coding in C++ or a similar language

Front office exposure (any asset class)

Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Job description

Algo Quant – Front Office FIC (Paris)

• Location: Paris
• Salary: Competitive and Negotiable
• Job type: Permanent
• Sector: Banking

A leading global investment bank is seeking a VP level Algo Quant to join its Front Office FIC.

Our client, a global investment bank in London, is looking to speak with interesting candidates who can bring new perspectives and broaden the scope of their Front Office XVA team.

They are particularly keen to connect with individuals who have strong mathematical and technical skills, along with front office experience—even if you don’t have direct XVA expertise.

Recent investment in a state‑of‑the‑art analytics library means the team is accelerating new business functionality and developing next‑generation XVA analytics; and are looking for a highly motivated person to be apart of this exciting project.

This role provides direct desk support with a focus on model development and design of future analytics solutions. You’ll also offer front office support and ensure thorough model documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing analytics in C++ and Python
• Contributing to model design and implementation
• Supporting the Counterparty Risk Trading desk

Ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Solid experience coding in C++ or a similar language
• Front office exposure (any asset class)
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities

If you’re interested in a hands‑on, front office quant role where your ideas and technical skills will have real impact, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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