Quantitative Analyst - Capital Analytics, AVP

Citigroup Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in London seeks a skilled Quantitative Analyst to develop critical cross-asset quantitative analytics related to capital requirements. The role involves programming in C++ and Python and collaborating with trading desks. Ideal candidates have a strong background in quantitative modeling, demonstrated technical skills, and an MSc or PhD in a relevant field. The position offers career growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Technical excellence

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in quantitative modeling or analytics role.
• Excellent technical and programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Strong financial product knowledge and understanding of quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Create and support cross-asset quantitative analytics for Markets Front Office.
• Develop pricing models using financial mathematics and programming.
• Collaborate with trading desks and control functions.

Skills

C++

Python

Quantitative modeling

Financial product knowledge

Clear communication

Education

MSc or PhD in a relevant quantitative subject

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst seeking a challenging role at the heart of a global financial institution? Citi's Capital Analytics Quant team, part of the Front Office Quantitative Analytics (MQA) group in London, is looking for a talented individual to join its ranks. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and support of critical cross-asset quantitative analytics related to capital requirements for the Markets Front Office.

Team/Role Overview

The Capital Analytics Quant team within MQA plays a pivotal role in ensuring Citi's compliance with capital regulations (e.g., SACCR, Resolution) by developing sophisticated quantitative models and tools. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working at the intersection of advanced financial mathematics, computer science, and regulatory requirements. This position offers significant exposure to various financial products and close collaboration with trading desks, structurers, and control functions across the firm.

What You'll Do

• Create, implement, and support cross-asset quantitative analytics related to capital requirements for Markets Front Office, including SACCR and Resolution.
• Leverage a wide variety of mathematical and computer science methods and tools.
• Develop pricing models using advanced financial mathematics, statistics, probability, and numerical techniques such as Monte Carlo Methods and partial differential equation solvers.
• Implement solutions primarily using Python and C++ programming languages.
• Provide direct support and collaborate closely with trading desks and structurers.
• Work in close partnership with control functions to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
• Contribute to building a culture of responsible finance, good governance, supervision, expense discipline, and ethics.
• Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions and ensure proper consideration for the firm's reputation.

What We'll Need From You

• Relevant experience in a comparable quantitative modeling or analytics role, ideally in the financial sector.
• Excellent technical and programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Strong financial product knowledge and understanding of related quantitative methods.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• MSc or PhD degree in a relevant quantitative subject.

What We Can Offer You

• Impactful Role: Contribute to critical regulatory initiatives related to capital requirements (e.g., SACCR, SACCR and Resolution) in a front-office context.
• Technical Excellence: Work with advanced mathematical and computer science methods, including Monte Carlo and PDE solvers, using Python and C++.
• Collaboration: Support and collaborate directly with trading desks, structurers, and various control functions.
• Career Growth: Develop deep expertise in capital analytics, financial modeling, and regulatory frameworks within a leading global financial institution.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative MQA team in London.

If you are a highly motivated Quantitative Analyst with a strong background in financial modeling and programming, eager to contribute to cutting-edge capital analytics, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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