Remote Lead Quantitative Analyst - ML, Trading & Risk

Placements24; Southampton; Teletrabalho; GBP 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Stock options

Health insurance

Remote work

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Lead Quantitative Analyst to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced quantitative models for trading, risk, and pricing in a fully remote setting. You will lead a team of analysts, mentor junior members, and collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to generate alpha.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 7+ years in quantitative finance, and strong programming skills (Python, C++, or R) with libraries.

Qualificações

• PhD or Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, CS or Financial Engineering.
• 7+ years in quantitative finance with proven trading or risk-models experience.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or R and related libraries.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives pricing, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and leadership abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development and implementation of complex quantitative models for financial markets.
• Mentor and manage a team of quantitative analysts.
• Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and risk managers to translate needs into models.
• Conduct backtesting and performance analysis of trading strategies.
• Research and apply advanced ML, econometrics and statistical methods.
• Ensure robustness and efficiency of deployed quantitative systems.

Conhecimentos

Python

C++

R

Machine learning

Formação académica

PhD in quantitative field

Master's degree in quantitative field

Ferramentas

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks a Lead Quantitative Analyst to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced quantitative models for trading, risk, and pricing in a fully remote setting. You will lead a team of analysts, mentor junior members, and collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to generate alpha.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 7+ years in quantitative finance, and strong programming skills (Python, C++, or R) with libraries.