Hybrid Quantitative Model Engineer | Python & SQL

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K with company match after 12 mos.”

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discount savings program

Certification prep & courses

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Quantitative Analyst/Specialist for a hybrid role to design, develop and support quantitative model prototypes and analytical tools. You will collaborate with teams to advance model development, research initiatives, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in a quantitative field and 5+ years of related experience, with strong Python and SQL skills. This position offers a hybrid work setup and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline is required.
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative development, database development, or financial model implementation is required.
• Strong programming skills in Python and related libraries; advanced SQL and relational database knowledge; experience with Linux, Git, and Bitbucket is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain research and prototype development platforms, including database architecture, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Develop, test, deploy, and support quantitative model prototypes, analytical tools, and automated workflows; monitor daily scheduled jobs and production processes.
• Perform margin and stress testing model monitoring, performance reporting, and analysis to support risk management activities.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and risk teams to support model development, research initiatives, and data analysis needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and independently design, build, test, and document small-to-medium-scale projects.
• Serve as a liaison between Financial Engineering, Market Risk, Risk Technology, and application development teams, facilitating communication between business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

SQLAlchemy

pyodbc

subprocess

logging

Snowpark

Linux

Git

Bitbucket

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Everforth Apex in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Quantitative Analyst/Specialist for a hybrid role to design, develop and support quantitative model prototypes and analytical tools. You will collaborate with teams to advance model development, research initiatives, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in a quantitative field and 5+ years of related experience, with strong Python and SQL skills. This position offers a hybrid work setup and a comprehensive benefits package.