Quantitative Finance Analyst - Validation & Development

Moody's Investors Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Edinburgh is searching for a Quantitative Financial Analyst - Development Validation to ensure the accuracy and quality of financial analytics. This role involves validating systems against industry standards, collaborating with teams internationally, and utilizing tools like Python and R. Candidates should have a Master's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in model validation or quantitative analysis. The position promises a dynamic working environment focused on innovative risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong analytical skills with a rigorous, quantitative approach.
• Fluency in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review financial analytics requirements and collaborate with teams.
• Develop independent financial model prototypes and benchmarks.
• Analyze discrepancies between expected and actual results.

Skills

Model validation

Quantitative analysis

Financial model development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Edinburgh is searching for a Quantitative Financial Analyst - Development Validation to ensure the accuracy and quality of financial analytics. This role involves validating systems against industry standards, collaborating with teams internationally, and utilizing tools like Python and R. Candidates should have a Master's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in model validation or quantitative analysis. The position promises a dynamic working environment focused on innovative risk assessment.