Equity Quant Developer (C++)

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented individual to conduct quantitative analytics and modeling projects. In this role, you will develop new models and analytic processes while collaborating with technology teams to design systems. Your expertise in financial markets and products will be essential as you perform market risk stress testing, provide analytical guidance, and support model development. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying industry-leading benefits and a commitment to your professional growth.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in quantitative fields preferred.
• Strong programming skills required, especially in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analytics and modeling projects for business units.
• Perform market risk stress testing and analyze results.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Quantitative Development

Risk Analytics

Risk Modeling

Technical Documentation

Adaptability

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Test Engineering

Education

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

C/C++

SIMD

LLVM compiler

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include developing new models, analytic processes, or systems approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations include having a broad knowledge of financial markets and products.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs end-to-end market risk stress testing including scenario design, scenario implementation, results consolidation, internal and external reporting, and analyzes stress scenario results to better understand key drivers.
2. Supports the planning related to setting quantitative work priorities in line with the bank’s overall strategy and prioritization.
3. Identifies continuous improvements through reviews of approval decisions on relevant model development or model validation tasks, critical feedback on technical documentation, and effective challenges on model development/validation.
4. Supports model development and model risk management in respective focus areas to support business requirements and the enterprise's risk appetite.
5. Supports the methodological, analytical, and technical guidance to effectively challenge and influence the strategic direction and tactical approaches of development/validation projects and identify areas of potential risk.
6. Works closely with model stakeholders and senior management with regard to communication of submission and validation outcomes.
7. Performs statistical analysis on large datasets and interprets results using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Quantitative capabilities and background in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Engineering (up to MSc/PhD level) is preferred.
2. Strong programming and technical skills. Proficiency of at least one programming language required, with experience in C/C++ preferred.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to explain complex ideas in a simple and accessible manner.
4. Curiosity to research different methodologies and explore new territories.
5. Ability to multitask and work under pressure. Ability to work with different people and groups.

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Quantitative Development
3. Risk Analytics
4. Risk Modeling
5. Technical Documentation
6. Adaptability
7. Collaboration
8. Problem Solving
9. Risk Management
10. Test Engineering

Preferred but not required skills:

1. Experience with SIMD for implementing fast numerical calculations (AVX, GPU).
2. Experience compiling Domain Specific Languages, or of working with the LLVM compiler.
3. Knowledge and interests in finance. Experience working with different financial products and derivatives modeling preferred.
4. Experience with financial Numerical Methods such as PDE, Monte Carlo, Algorithmic Differentiation.
5. Experience building frameworks and libraries for use by mathematicians and/or engineers.

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details:

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100) Pay and benefits information Pay range $110,000.00 - $225,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.