Quantitative Analyst [Options Derivatives]

Undisclosed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain pricing models for traders at hedge funds and investment banks. This role involves working both independently and collaboratively within a remote team. Successful candidates will have 2-5 years of commercial quant experience and knowledge of options pricing models. The firm promotes a 1:4 remote policy, meeting regularly to support collaboration and personal development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of commercial quant experience within the financial services.
• Experience developing and implementing options pricing models, preferably in FX or equity.
• Ability to work independently in a remote role.
• Experience with large code bases and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain pricing models for traders.
• Support the firm's growth by delivering derivative pricing analytics.
• Collaborate with team members remotely and in person.

Skills

Commercial quant experience

Experience developing and implementing options pricing models

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Hands-on experience with large code bases

Strong knowledge of programming languages

Job description

Quantitative Analyst [Options Derivatives], FinTech, London [1:4 remote policy]

We are working with a highly successful FinTech firm that delivers derivative pricing tools and analytics for traders at hedge funds and investment banks. Due to sustained success, the firm are looking to add a Quantitative Analyst to help support their growth. In this role, you will be involved in building and maintaining pricing models for traders.

The firm work largely remotely with regular (weekly) in person sessions to develop and maintain their progressive culture and to help support personal development. They are based in London but the team, at large, are across the UK. Team members are trusted to take on responsibility, so there is no micromanagement. This would suit, and require, an individual who can work independently but in a collaborative team-based approach. This role will involve working within a small firm that is dedicated to delivering derivative pricing analytics via a web app. The client base consists of traders at leading hedge funds and investment banks. Their ever-increasing popularity is due to them being able to deliver accurate prices quicker than other systems.

What we are looking for:

• Commercial quant experience (2-5 years) within the financial services space and experience developing and implement options pricing models (FX or equity preferred).
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment but also demonstrable ability to work independently due to the remote nature of the role
• Hands-on experience with large code bases
• Strong knowledge on 1 or more programming languages.

Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss.

We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.