Quant Financial Modelling Engineer

Elliott James Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Elliott James Consulting Ltd is seeking a Financial Modelling Engineer to join a fast-growing, technology-led wealth management team in London. You will develop complex financial planning models and bring Python-based automation to the modelling workflow.

You will work with experienced professionals across financial planning, data analytics and software development, delivering scalable, auditable models for high-net-worth clients and internal platforms.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in financial modelling, quantitative analysis or related field.
• Experience in wealth management or financial services environment is preferred.
• Strong Excel modelling skills and interest in modernising financial models with Python.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed financial modelling and long-term cashflow analysis for client portfolios.
• Support complex financial planning scenarios including liquidity events and intergenerational wealth transfer.
• Prepare, validate and quality assure financial data before it enters modelling systems.
• Assist with migrating models from Excel into a scalable Python-based environment.
• Develop Python scripts to automate modelling processes and improve efficiency.
• Build and run testing frameworks to ensure model accuracy and consistency.
• Document assumptions, calculations and methodologies for auditability.
• Explain model outputs to advisers and client-facing teams and support complex scenarios.

Skills

Excel modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Economics/ Mathematics/ Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Financial Modelling Engineer

Location

London (Hybrid)

Salary

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing, technology-led financial services business that is transforming the way high-net-worth individuals and families manage their wealth.

Our client combines sophisticated financial modelling, cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to deliver highly personalised financial planning solutions. As the business continues to expand, they are seeking a Financial Modelling Associate to join their specialist modelling team.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced financial modelling professionals, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining complex financial planning and asset-liability modelling solutions that support advice provided to high and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining finance, mathematics and technology to solve complex problems while helping to modernise financial modelling capabilities through Python development and automation.

• Produce detailed financial modelling and long-term cashflow analysis for client portfolios.
• Support complex financial planning scenarios including liquidity events, estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfer.
• Prepare, validate and quality assure financial data before it enters modelling systems.
• Assist with the migration of sophisticated financial models from Excel into a scalable Python-based environment.
• Develop Python scripts to automate financial modelling processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Build and execute testing frameworks to ensure model accuracy and consistency.
• Compare outputs between legacy spreadsheet models and new code-based solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering assumptions, calculations and methodologies.
• Investigate modelling discrepancies and resolve calculation issues.
• Provide technical support to advisers and client-facing teams by explaining model outputs and assisting with complex financial scenarios.
• Support the integration of financial models into digital platforms through testing and validation.

About You

We're interested in individuals who can demonstrate:

• Approximately 2-4 years' experience in financial modelling, quantitative analysis, risk management or financial planning.
• Experience gained within wealth management, private banking, investment management or another financial services environment.
• Strong Excel modelling skills with an interest in modernising financial models through Python.
• Experience of Python or a willingness to further develop coding skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.
• What's on Offer Opportunity to join an innovative and rapidly expanding financial technology business.
• Exposure to sophisticated financial planning and quantitative modelling.
• Work on the migration of enterprise-level financial models into a modern technology stack.
• Collaborative, highly intelligent team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

If you have a passion for financial modelling, enjoy solving complex analytical problems and are looking to work at the intersection of finance and technology, we'd love to hear from you.