Junior Quant Analyst: Credit Risk & Python Analytics

The Opportunity Hub UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment management firm in London seeks a Quantitative Analyst to apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques in a fund environment. Ideal for ambitious mathematics graduates with programming skills in Python, this role offers the chance to shape analytical processes. Competitive salary of £30,000‑£40,000, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a collaborative environment are key highlights.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development pathway

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Demonstrable programming ability in Python.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine quantitative models for credit risk assessment.
• Develop Python-based analytical tools for market data.
• Conduct backtesting and validation of quantitative strategies.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Programming in Python

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

First Class or high 2:1 honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics

Postgraduate qualification in Financial Mathematics or Quantitative Finance

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

scikit-learn

Job description

An investment management firm in London seeks a Quantitative Analyst to apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques in a fund environment. Ideal for ambitious mathematics graduates with programming skills in Python, this role offers the chance to shape analytical processes. Competitive salary of £30,000‑£40,000, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a collaborative environment are key highlights.