Junior Quantitative Developer - Python & Finance Models

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) is seeking an early-career Quantitative Developer to build, test, and maintain financial models, calculation libraries, and data pipelines. The role emphasizes Python development, SQL data extraction, and collaboration with software engineers.

A master’s degree in a quantitative field is expected, with no prior professional experience required. You will replicate models in Python and Excel, participate in testing frameworks, and grow into domain ownership while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field or to be completed before start date.
• Demonstrated programming ability in Python with coursework, thesis, internships, or projects.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and numerical methods.
• Foundational understanding of financial markets, instruments, and investment strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to explain quantitative work to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Quantitative Developers and Analysts in researching and implementing new calculations.
• Write clear, tested Python code following team standards and contribute to shared libraries.
• Replicate mathematical models in Excel and Python for client analytics tie-outs.
• Perform acceptance, regression, and integration testing of financial models.
• Write and manage SQL queries to extract data for model inputs and validation.
• Develop data pipeline components to source, normalize, and validate data.
• Build automations to simplify analytical and documentation tasks.
• Maintain internal documentation and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Python programming

Numerical methods

Statistics

Linear algebra

Financial markets knowledge

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Financial Engineering/Finance/Engineering/Math/CS

Tools

SQL

Git

Excel

Job description

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) is seeking an early-career Quantitative Developer to build, test, and maintain financial models, calculation libraries, and data pipelines. The role emphasizes Python development, SQL data extraction, and collaboration with software engineers.

A master’s degree in a quantitative field is expected, with no prior professional experience required. You will replicate models in Python and Excel, participate in testing frameworks, and grow into domain ownership while