Junior Quantitative Risk Trader — Fixed Income

Rothesay; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothesay is seeking a Quantitative Risk Junior Trader to join the permanent role in London. The team manages risk across Rothesay’s asset classes, including illiquid and more liquid instruments, blending commercial insight with quantitative analysis to drive underwriting and risk strategies.

The role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, requiring a disciplined, high‑caliber candidate with strong quantitative abilities and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in quantitative disciplines (e.g., Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science).
• 1–2 years’ relevant work experience; ideal candidate will have fixed income/structured products exposure.
• Familiarity with fixed income products, credit products and derivatives.
• Extensive experience in financial modelling using quantitative techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Price and manage exposures across fixed income assets.
• Assist in underwriting new asset deals and hedging strategies.
• Collaborate with trading and origination teams on risk deployment and execution.
• Engage in on‑desk training and challenging project work to grow skillset.

Skills

Advanced degree

Fixed income

Financial modelling

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Quantitative degree

Job description

Rothesay is seeking a Quantitative Risk Junior Trader to join the permanent role in London. The team manages risk across Rothesay’s asset classes, including illiquid and more liquid instruments, blending commercial insight with quantitative analysis to drive underwriting and risk strategies.

The role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, requiring a disciplined, high‑caliber candidate with strong quantitative abilities and adaptability.