Quantitative Analyst/Specialist

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Quantitative Analyst/Specialist in Jersey City, NJ for a contract position focusing on quantitative risk models for initial margin and stress testing of fixed-income products. You will design, prototype, validate, and deploy models while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master's degree in a quantitative field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong Python and SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quantitative model development or financial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop quantitative risk models for initial margin and stress testing of fixed-income products.
• Develop high-quality research prototypes and robust model implementations for analysis, validation, and deployment.
• Support model validation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business, quantitative, and technology teams to deliver model enhancements and analytical solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Education

Master's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

R

MATLAB

Job description

# Quantitative Analyst/SpecialistApply**Job#: 3053360****Job Description:**Quantitative Analyst/Specialist**Location:** Jersey City, New JerseyRole OverviewWe are seeking a Quantitative Analyst/Specialist for a contract position. This role focuses on the research, design, and development of quantitative risk models for initial margin and stress testing of fixed-income products. The successful candidate will collaborate with business, quantitative, and technology teams to deliver model enhancements and analytical solutions.Key Responsibilities* Research, design, and develop quantitative risk models for initial margin and stress testing of fixed-income products.* Develop high-quality research prototypes and robust model implementations to support model analysis, validation, and production deployment.* Support model validation, testing, deployment, and ongoing model maintenance throughout the model lifecycle.* Collaborate with business, quantitative, and technology teams to deliver model enhancements and analytical solutions.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline, such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field is required.**Experience:** A minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative model development, risk management, or financial engineering is required.**Technical Skills:** Strong programming skills in Python and SQL are necessary. Strong software engineering skills, including code quality, testing, performance optimization, and maintainable system design are also required.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with R, MATLAB, or other analytical and statistical tools.* Knowledge of fixed-income products, market risk methodologies, or stress testing models. *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. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**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.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Jersey City, NJ, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 23, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $95 per hour