Quantitative Analyst - Rates Options Desk Quant (Vice President)

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Greater London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi London is seeking an Interest Rate Derivatives Option Quant to contribute to the development of our analytics library for pricing and risk management. You will build and enhance models in collaboration with traders and tech teams, applying advanced numerical methods.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, with strong C++ and Python skills and experience in SABR/HJM models, Monte Carlo methods, and PDE solvers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable quantitative modelling or analytics role in finance.
• Experience with standard rates models (SABR, HJM) and products (Swaptions, CMS Caps).
• Excellent technical programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Strong statistics and probability-based calculations for pricing and risk.
• Solid software design and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance analytics libraries for pricing and risk management of Interest Rate Derivatives.
• Create and support quantitative models for trading, using mathematical and CS methods.
• Implement pricing models using Monte Carlo methods and PDE solvers.
• Collaborate with Traders, Structurers and technology professionals to deliver solutions.
• Ensure governance via Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Finance and other controls.

Skills

C++

Python

Statistics

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

Team/Role Overview

This role is for an Interest Rate Derivatives Option Quant, you will be a key contributor to the development of our strategic Interest Rate analytics library, which is essential for supporting pricing and risk management activities across the business. Your work will involve close collaboration with the trading desks to develop novel risk management and market making tools.

What You'll Do

Develop and enhance analytics libraries used for pricing and risk management of Interest Rate Derivatives.

Create, implement, and support quantitative models for the trading business, leveraging a wide variety of mathematical and computer science methods and tools.

This includes advanced calculus, Python and C++.

Develop sophisticated pricing models using advanced numerical techniques for valuation, such as Monte Carlo Methods and partial differential equation solvers.

Collaborate closely with Traders, Structurers, and technology professionals to deliver effective solutions.

Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure.

Contribute to building a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline, and ethics.

Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions and ensure all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.

Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services, ensuring all team members understand and follow these guidelines.

Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role and maintain all required registrations/licenses within the appropriate timeframe.

Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.

What We’ll Need From You

Experience in a comparable quantitative modelling or analytics role, ideally within the financial sector.

Experience with standard rates models (SABR, HJM) and products (Swaptions and CMS Caps).

Excellent technical/programming skills in C++ and Python.

Proficiency in statistics and probability-based calculations, including using probability theory to evaluate risks, solve analytical equations, and design numerical schemes for complex financial instruments.

Strong understanding of software design and principles.

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant quantitative subject.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group

Risk Management

Job Family

Model Development and Analytics

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Credible Challenge
• Data Analysis
• Governance
• Policy
• Procedure
• Regulation
• Risk Management Lifecycle

Other Relevant Skills

• Business Acumen
• Constructive Debate
• Escalation Management
• Policy and ProcedurePolicy and Regulation
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Statistics

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