Quant Strategist Specialist UK Insurer

Clarence George; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quant Strategist for a prominent Specialist UK Insurer. The role involves developing and enhancing quantitative models for the ALM team, requiring strong quantitative skills and proficiency in languages like Python, Matlab, or R. Candidates should possess problem-solving abilities demonstrated through work experience or a PhD. This position offers valuable exposure to the investment team, but please note: the firm cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and develop quantitative models from scratch.
• Demonstrated independent problem-solving from experience or PhD.
• Interest in leveraging data science within investment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance key quantitative models.
• Collaborate within the ALM team to improve the overall investment system.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Coding in Python, Matlab, or R

Analytical problem-solving

Experience in fast-paced environments

Job description

Clarence George is working on a new Quant Strategist position at a leading Specialist UK Insurer. The purpose of the role will be to take responsibility for developing, maintaining and enhancing key quantitative models and the overall investment system within the ALM team. The team are looking for an ambitious quick-learner who enjoys problem solving in an innovative environment to play a significant role in the front office, investment position.

Profile

• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to build/develop models from scratch
• Experienced in coding with Python, Matlab, R or any other advanced language
• Good analytical problem solver - able to tackle and solve problems independently demonstrated from past work experience or PhD
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of derivative products – interest rate swaps, inflation swapswould be beneficial but not a key requirement
• Open to a variety of quantitative background such as Data Science whowouldlikea careerwithin Investment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing industry in a highly collaborative and dynamic team. This offers fantastic exposure to the wider ALM and investment team with regular interaction with the wider business. For more information, please apply directly. Please note this firm is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.