Quantitative Analyst (6 month contract)

Royal Bank of Canada; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Putrajaya is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain advanced mathematical models. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in a quantitative discipline and strong programming skills in C++, Python, Excel, and VBA. The role involves collaborating with trading teams to implement pricing tools and provide technical expertise in risk management. This full-time position offers a salaried employment type and is essential for shaping the firm's quantitative strategies.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (Msc or higher) in a quantitative discipline such as engineering, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics or computing.
• Strong software development skills with C++/Python/Excel/VBA.
• Strong interest in financial markets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle development and maintenance of advanced mathematical models.
• Partner with trading and sales teams to design advanced pricing tools.
• Provide technical leadership in quantitative support delivery.
• Collaborate with trading, sales, and support to establish requirements.

Skills

Client Counseling

Critical Thinking

Derivatives

Economic Analysis

Financial Instruments

Investment Banking Analysis

Investment Risk Management

Market Risk

Quantitative Methods

Education

Postgraduate degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

C++

Python

Excel

VBA

Job description

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Full lifecycle development and maintenance of advanced mathematical models in the firm's in-house analytics library
• Partner with trading and sales teams to design and implement advanced pricing and risk management tools
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in the delivery of quantitative support including modernisation of the current framework and the techniques used within it
• Work closely and collaboratively with trading, sales and support functions to establish clear requirements and specifications
• Work closely and collaboratively with relevant QTS partners to ensure that tools are fully and properly integrated into IT systems and applications, according to business requirements
• Provide input into the development of the shared Quant and Technology architectural vision

Must have

• Postgraduate degree (Msc or higher) in a quantitative discipline such as engineering, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics or computing
• Strong software development skills with C++/Python/Excel/VBA
• Knowledge of relevant applications and risk management systems
• Strong interest in financial markets
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Understanding of a broad range of capital market products (cross-asset) beyond interest rate products
• Knowledge of vanilla interest rates derivatives and FX models use for pricing and risk management
• Previous experience in a Quant role, preferably desk facing
• Previous experience in library design and implementation
• Previous experience in Front Office software development including Excel and Python
• Program management and regulatory delivery knowledge
• Understanding of front to back processes related to trading activity

Job Skills

• Client Counseling
• Critical Thinking
• Derivatives
• Economic Analysis
• Financial Instruments
• Investment Banking Analysis
• Investment Risk Management
• Market Risk
• Quantitative Methods

Additional Job Details

Address:

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City:

Putrajaya

Country:

Malaysia

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-06

Application Deadline:

2026-01-31

Note Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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