SVP, Market Risk Quant (Bonds - Traded Credit)

Jefferies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a proven leader in market risk analytics to spearhead the development of their next-generation bond analytics library. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing fixed income risk management capabilities and involve leading model development and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in quantitative risk analytics, a strong command of Python, and a deep understanding of structured products. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quantitative risk analytics and technology leadership.
• Successful in building and leading risk analytics/modeling teams.
• Deep knowledge of market and credit risk, structured products, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and quantitative/statistical modeling.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the bond analytics library and oversee model development.
• Architect and maintain quantitative libraries for production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members in technical excellence.

Skills

Quantitative risk analytics

Financial modeling

Leadership

Python programming

Statistical modeling

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a proven leader in market risk analytics to drive the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation bond analytics library. This role will be pivotal in transforming our fixed income risk management capabilities, with a focus on cash and structured products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the bond analytics library, leveraging deep expertise in fixed income and structured products.
• Oversee model development, validation, and production for risk measurement (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing) and pricing.
• Architect and maintain quantitative libraries for production, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics solutions with business and regulatory objectives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements (including cloud-based solutions).

Qualifications

• years of experience in quantitative risk analytics, financial modeling, and technology leadership.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading risk analytics / modeling teams and delivering complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of market and credit risk, structured products, and regulatory frameworks (Basel, RWA, CCR, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Python and quantitative / statistical modeling; experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.); CFA or equivalent preferred.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a transformative project that will shape the future of risk management at Jefferies.
• Work in a hybrid environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate and innovative professionals.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

If you are a forward-thinking and experienced quantitative professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear form you. Join us in our mission to redefine risk analytics with cutting-edge technology. Apply today!