Graduate Front Office Quant

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is looking for a Junior Quant Analyst to enhance risk and pricing models. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative degree and programming skills in languages like Java or Python. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle complex quantitative challenges in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Quantitative Modelling and Mathematical techniques for finance.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability.
• Experience with a test-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve current risk and pricing models.
• Understand and solve complex quantitative problems.

Skills

Quantitative Modelling

Problem-solving

Mathematical techniques for finance

Education

BS degree in a relevant quantitative field

Tools

Java

C++

Python

C#

Job description

A market leading Fund are looking for a junior mathematician to join their experienced team of Front Office, Fixed Income Quants as a Junior Quant Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for the review and improvement of current risk and pricing models, must have a test-driven approach and be excited by the opportunity to understand and solve complex quantitative problems.

Exceptional knowledge of Quantitative Modelling and Mathematical techniques for finance (Greeks, black Scholes, option pricing, derivatives), with a strong problem-solving ability would be the ideal candidate.

Key Skills:

• At least a BS degree in a relevant quantitative field such as maths, physics, computer science or engineering
• Programming skills in an OO or functional paradigm such as Java, C++, Python or C#
• Excellent knowledge of financial mathematics and modelling.