Quantitative Analyst - Front Office | London, UK

HSBC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HSBC as a Quantitative Analyst - Front Office, where you will leverage your expertise in quantitative finance and technical programming. Work in a dynamic team environment, supporting critical projects across the FX, Fixed Income, and Equities desks. This role offers substantial career growth and development opportunities within a global banking leader.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a front office Quantitative Analyst.
• Expertise in interest rates and curve analytics.
• Strong relationship builder with experience in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions using C++ for interest rate curve building.
• Implement models for pricing/structuring while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ensure model integration aligns with HSBC standards.

Skills

C++

Quantitative Finance

Stochastic Calculus

Partial Differential Equations

Numerical Analysis

Excel

Python

Version Control Systems

Team Leadership

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC Market & Securities Services (MSS) provides comprehensive global, regional and domestic fund services including fund administration, global custody and sub-custody settlement and services. Securities Lending Operations is a dynamic department that works with partners across the HSBC Global Banking and Markets business to deliver Securities Lending solutions to clients.

We are currently seeking a high calibre individual to join the team in the role of Quantitative Analyst - Front Office

The primary purpose will involve integration of the underlying mathematical models and analytical tools used by the FX, Fixed Income, Credit, or Equities desks at HSBC.

A fantastic opportunity to work within an extremely dynamic and agile team.

A move across the business allows you to continue to access tailored professional development opportunities, and our fantastic benefits packages.

In this role, you will:

• Develop technical solutions using C++ and carry out interest rate curve building, supporting the transition of FX and rates libraries
• Proactively work with your stakeholder group across various business functions (Risk, Finance, Trading etc) to develop the required models for pricing/structuring
• Design, develop, test and document the model integration workflows developed to HSBC standards
• Contribute to improvements of the quality of the code and of the testing environment

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Proven background as a front office Quantitative Analyst, with expertise in interest rates and curve analytics specifically, is paramount
• Solid background in quantitative finance: stochastic calculus, partial differential equations, no-arbitrage valuation, numerical analysis with knowledge of the main instruments used in FICC business
• Strong C++ skills (C++11 or beyond appreciated), knowledge of Excel and Python
• A strong relationship builder with experience with version control systems (such as Git) and distributed software development process.
• Extensive experience of leading teams, open minded and team spirit oriented with the ability to work in fast-paced environment, with proven ability to handle multiple outputs at one time

The base location for this role is London

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse.

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