Junior Quantitative Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving FinTech firm located in London seeks a Quantitative Analyst to support its growth by building pricing models for traders. Suitable for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in equity or FX vanilla options, this role offers a remote-first approach with in-person team sessions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial quant experience.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages.
• Experience with financial derivatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining pricing models for traders.
• Working independently in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Programming

Collaboration

Job description

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We are working with a highly successful FinTech firm that delivers derivative pricing tools and analytics for traders at hedge funds and investment banks. Due to sustained success, the firm is looking to add a Quantitative Analyst to support their growth. This role is suitable for individuals with 1-3 years of commercial experience in equity or FX vanilla options. The responsibilities include building and maintaining pricing models for traders.

The firm primarily operates remotely, with regular weekly in-person sessions to foster a progressive culture and support personal development. Based in London, the team is spread across the UK. Team members are trusted with responsibilities, with no micromanagement. The role requires an individual capable of working independently within a collaborative, team-based environment. The position involves working within a small firm dedicated to delivering derivative pricing analytics via a web app. Their client base includes traders at leading hedge funds and investment banks. Their increasing popularity stems from delivering accurate prices faster than competitors.

What we are looking for:

• 1-3 years of commercial quant experience in the financial services industry, ideally with EQ or FX vanilla options. Outliers will be considered.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment, with the ability to work independently due to the remote nature of the role.
• Hands-on experience with large codebases.
• Familiarity with financial derivatives and pricing (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of one or more programming languages.

Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you prefer to speak with someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application, and someone will contact you to discuss.

We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.