Quantitative Analyst

Harnham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join a research-led risk team within a leading investment environment in London. You will validate models, conduct research on performance and limitations, and present findings to governance committees.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, model governance, and automation development to improve risk processes. Strong Python and a STEM background are essential, with experience in quantitative modelling or model validation.

Qualifications

• Validate and challenge quantitative models across the business.
• Research model performance, assumptions and limitations.
• Produce model validation reports and recommendations.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Support the enhancement of risk models and analytical tools.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve risk processes.

Responsibilities

• Validate and challenge quantitative models across the business.
• Conduct research into model performance, assumptions, and limitations.
• Produce model validation reports and recommendations.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Support the enhancement of risk models and analytical tools.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve risk processes.

Skills

Python

Quantitative modelling

Model validation

Risk

Stakeholder management

Education

STEM degree in quantitative discipline

Job description

Quantitative Analyst

A rare opportunity to join a research-led quantitative risk team within a leading investment environment. This role offers exposure to complex modelling challenges, significant stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to influence model governance across the business.

The Company

They are a well-established investment organisation with a strong quantitative culture. Their independent risk function plays a key role in model validation, quantitative research, and risk oversight across a broad range of investment activities.

The Role

• Validate and challenge quantitative models across the business
• Conduct research into model performance, assumptions, and limitations
• Produce model validation reports and recommendations
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and governance committees
• Support the enhancement of risk models and analytical tools
• Develop automation and tooling to improve risk processes

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong Python programming skills
• Commercial experience in quantitative modelling, quant research, model validation, or risk
• Excellent mathematical and analytical capability
• Experience assessing, building, or challenging models
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• STEM degree in a quantitative discipline

Desired Skills and Experience

Python, Validation, STEM