Senior Quantitative Analyst

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Managing Director-level quantitative professional to provide analytical leadership across trading, risk management, and investment decisions within a global investment banking setting. You will shape strategies, lead teams, and drive front-office innovation while ensuring governance and robust risk controls.

The role is based at Canary Wharf, with three days per week onsite, starting at the end of October for an initial six-month contract likely

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial judgement.
• Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• Track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate sophisticated quantitative concepts into practical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models and trading strategies to identify market opportunities, improve pricing methodologies, and support risk management across a range of financial products.
• Conduct advanced research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to generate insights into market behaviour, valuation methodologies, and risk dynamics.
• Partner closely with Front Office teams, including Sales and Trading, to understand client requirements and deliver tailored quantitative solutions.
• Lead the ownership, enhancement, and maintenance of analytical libraries and front-office infrastructure to ensure robust trading support capabilities.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new quantitative techniques, technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Data analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced quantitative professional to provide analytical expertise across trading, risk management, and investment decision-making within a global investment banking environment. This role combines advanced quantitative research, mathematical modelling, technology development, and strategic leadership to support trading performance, client solutions, and business growth.

Contract Length: 6 months - likely renewable

Location: Canary Wharf - 3 days per week onsite

Start Date: End of October

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models and trading strategies to identify market opportunities, improve pricing methodologies, and support risk management across a range of financial products.
• Conduct advanced research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to generate insights into market behaviour, valuation methodologies, and risk dynamics.
• Partner closely with Front Office teams, including Sales and Trading, to understand client requirements and deliver tailored quantitative solutions.
• Lead the ownership, enhancement, and maintenance of analytical libraries and front-office infrastructure to ensure robust trading support capabilities.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new quantitative techniques, technologies, and industry best practices.

Leadership & Strategic Impact

As a Managing Director-level leader, you will:

• Shape the strategic direction and performance of the business by influencing senior stakeholders and executive decision-making forums.
• Assess and manage complex business, market, and operational risks while supporting sustainable growth objectives.
• Contribute to policy development and establish best-in-class procedures across business functions.
• Apply innovative, forward-thinking approaches to solve highly complex business and quantitative challenges.
• Make significant strategic decisions with broad impact across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes and driving commercial success.
• Represent the organisation externally, enhancing market presence and industry reputation.
• Demonstrate deep expertise across quantitative finance, trading businesses, and financial markets.
• Maintain accountability for governance, control, and regulatory standards within the function.
• Monitor external market developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes to inform business strategy.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial judgement.
• The ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• A track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate sophisticated quantitative concepts into practical business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in quantitative analytics, financial markets, and trading technologies.