Senior Quantitative Analyst - Rates

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Slough is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst. This critical role involves developing trading infrastructure and pricing models, requiring advanced technical skills in Python and C++. Successful candidates will be well-versed in financial instruments and statistical analysis, bringing both analytical and programming expertise to enhance trading performance. Be part of an innovative team that shapes quantitative strategies in a dynamic investment environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s/PhD in relevant field required.
• Proficient in Python and C++, focus on clean code.
• Experience with interest rate swaps and options desired.

Responsibilities

• Build and support pricing models for macro business.
• Implement real-time P&L and risk calculations for PMs.
• Construct macroeconomic data series for analysis.

Skills

Python

C++

Statistics

Time Series Analysis

Regression Techniques

Education

Master’s/PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computational Finance

Tools

Quantitative Trading Platforms

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slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are partnering with a Tier-1 hedge fund seeking a talented Quantitative Analyst. This position focuses on developing and maintaining trading infrastructure, working closely with portfolio managers and quant researchers. If you have a solid technical foundation, hands-on experience with quantitative trading platforms, and excel in dynamic environments, we’d like to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and support pricing models across products traded within the macro business

• Build processes for real-time P&L and risk calculations used by portfolio managers

• Assist PMs and analysts in creating customized tools utilizing proprietary analytics

• Construct and implement macroeconomic data series for analytical and back-testing purposes

Qualifications:

• Master’s/PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computational Finance

• Proficient in Python and C++, with a focus on writing clean, production-quality code

• Prior experience with interest rate swaps, options, fixed income futures, and FX; familiarity with pricing/risk libraries for live and historical analytics

• Strong grasp of statistics, particularly time series analysis and regression techniques

• Highly organized, with the ability to clearly present findings and iterate with PMs as needed