Quantitative Analyst (Equities & Equity Derivatives - VP)

Huxley Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a highly skilled Vice President - Quantitative Analyst to join their front-office team in London. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in Equities and Equity Derivatives, with a strong academic background and experience in pricing models. This pivotal role involves developing pricing models, supporting risk management, and collaborating with traders to enhance derivatives products. Candidates should have advanced programming skills and be prepared to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in relevant fields (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance).
• Proven experience in Equities and Equity Derivatives pricing and risk analytics.
• Expertise in exotic equity derivatives is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with structured products such as autocallables and cliquets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance pricing models for equity derivatives.
• Design and implement frameworks for volatility surfaces and correlation models.
• Support pricing and risk management of structured products.
• Optimise model performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Integrate models into production systems with technology teams.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering

Quantitative Finance

Equities and Equity Derivatives pricing

Model calibration techniques

Python

C++

Stochastic modeling

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Vice President - Quantitative Analyst (Equities & Equity Derivatives)

Location: London

Division: Front Office - Quantitative Analytics

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled VP Quantitative Analyst to join our Investment Banking clients, front-office team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Equities and Equity Derivatives, with a strong background in pricing models. This is an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge quantitative solutions for complex products in a dynamic trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance pricing models for equity derivatives, including vanilla and exotic structures.
• Design and implement robust calibration frameworks for volatility surfaces and correlation models.
• Work closely with traders and structurers to support pricing and risk management of products such as autocallables, cliquets, and other structured payoffs.
• Optimise model performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with technology teams to integrate models into production systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance (Master's or PhD preferred).
• Proven experience in Equities and Equity Derivatives pricing and risk analytics.
• Expertise in exotic equity derivatives is highly desirable.
• Hands‑on experience with autocallables, cliquets, and other structured products.
• Proficiency in model calibration techniques and stochastic modeling.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Monte Carlo simulations, PDE solvers, and numerical optimisation.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FRTB, XVA).

Apply now to avoid disappointment.

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