Quantitative Analyst/Specialist

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

Quantitative Analyst/Specialist

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quantitative Analyst/Specialist for a role based in a hybrid work environment. This position involves designing, developing, and supporting quantitative model prototypes and analytical tools. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to support model development, research initiatives, and data analysis needs.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master's degree in a quantitative discipline is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative development, database development, or financial model implementation is necessary. Experience developing, implementing, or supporting financial and quantitative models is also required.
• Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in Python, including libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, SQLAlchemy, pyodbc, subprocess, logging, and Snowpark, are required. Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases is also necessary, including experience in database design, stored procedure development, query optimization, and performance tuning. Proficiency with Linux, Git, and Bitbucket is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Snowflake is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with financial engineering concepts and terminology is beneficial.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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