Duties and Responsibilities
Our market leading services connect a network of participants and deliver sophisticated algorithms that rebalance and reduce risk – growing the efficiency and liquidity of markets, improving returns for clients and making the financial system safer.
Coordinate Optimisation Runs
- Setting up all vital configurations prior to the optimisation.
- Validating optimisation input data in a timely manner to ensure success in optimisation runs.
- Running optimisations and resolving any issues in a run.
- Carrying out post run checks of optimisation run results.
- Continued liaison with team members supervising the run.
- Complete post execution processes including trade booking & regulatory reporting within prescribed timelines.
- Providing post run analysis to the team.
Client Onboarding, Data Analysis & Testing
You will support client onboarding with internal set up of new clients and testing. Running scenarios and carrying out data analysis on these will aid the client onboarding process and provide insights for growing the service for existing clients. Additionally, you will participate in QA testing of product & process improvements, ensuring they meet the specified requirement within weekly release schedules.
Internal Communication
Effective communication is key to this role. You will clearly report any run‑related issues to the global team and contribute ideas for process improvements. Presenting data analysis findings in a clear and insightful manner is expected, especially when identifying issues or anomalies. Maintaining ongoing, two‑way engagement with team members across all aspects of the role is vital for success.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Degree in a numerate or technical field (e.g., Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Operational mentality: Ability to follow structured processes, run recurring tasks, and ensure timely execution of scheduled activities.
- Proficiency in data handling tools such as Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), with exposure to Python or SQL being an advantage.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, handling multiple priorities efficiently.
- Excellent written English communication for documentation and internal coordination.
- QA testing and JIRA experience advantageous.
- Investment banking knowledge and familiarity with financial products and derivatives (e.g., swaps, FX forwards) is a plus.
- Willing to cover New York shift is preferred.
This role is a hybrid working role, with a blended approach of home and office working.
Quantile is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Career Stage: Senior Associate