Quantitative Analyst, Global Quantitative Research

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their Quant Group. This role involves designing and implementing quantitative models, conducting research, and providing strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a Master's degree in a quantitative field, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with various teams to enhance model performance and analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or above in relevant quantitative fields.
• 3+ years of work experience in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop quantitative model testing frameworks.
• Analyze large data sets including market and liquidity data.
• Research and design innovative quantitative solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Math

Master’s Degree in Quantitative Finance

Master’s Degree in Physics

Master’s Degree in Statistics

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

SQL

C++

C#

Java

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Quantitative Analyst will join the Quant Group which designs, implements, and supports enterprise quantitative models and systems. The primary role for this position will be to provide model research, development, and strategic recommendations to solve practical problems in financial industry. The candidate for this job must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment, formulate and articulate solutions and defend assumptions. This role requires frequent interaction with Quant Research, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Technology Development and Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop quantitative model testing and analytics frameworks to assess model usage and performance.
• Create relevant test data sets, and portfolio strategies to be submitted to the model validators and regulators.
• Investigate model behavior, carry out root cause analysis, and give model improvement suggestions.
• Provide documentation of methods, techniques, results, and analysis.
• Analyze large data sets, including positions, prices, and other market/liquidity data.
• Research and design innovative quantitative solutions for stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience

• Master’s Degree or above in math, quantitative finance, physics, statistics, computer science or similar quantitative fields.
• Advanced knowledge in math (stochastic process, probability theory, numerical methods).
• Strong knowledge about object-oriented programming.
• Ability to work in a high-performance, high-velocity environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, C++/C#/Java/etc.
• 3+ years of work experience in a quantitative field.
• Work experience in Options Pricing Theory.
• Work experience in Data Analytics.

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