Job Description
Junior Quantitative Analyst [FX/EQ Derivatives], FinTech, London [1:4 remote policy]
We are working with a highly successful FinTech firm that delivers derivative pricing tools and analytics for traders at hedge funds and investment banks. Due to sustained success, the firm are looking to add a Quantitative Analyst to help support their growth. This would suit an individual with commercial experience around equity, or FX, vanilla options. (1-3 years). In this role, you will be involved in building and maintaining pricing models for traders.
The firm work largely remotely with regular (weekly) in person sessions to develop and maintain their progressive culture and to help support personal development. They are based in London but the team, at large, are across the UK. Team members are trusted to take on responsibility, so there is no micromanagement. This would suit, and require, an individual who can work independently but in a collaborative team-based approach. This role will involve working within a small firm that is dedicated to delivering derivative pricing analytics via a web app. The client base consists of traders at leading hedge funds and investment banks. Their ever-increasing popularity is due to them being able to deliver accurate prices quicker than other systems.
What we are looking for:
* Commercial quant experience (1-3 years) within the financial services space. Ideally, within EQ or FX vanilla options. Outliers will be considered.
* Experience working in a collaborative team environment but also demonstrable ability to work independently due to the remote nature of the role
* Hands-on experience with large code bases
* An undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject
* Familiarity with financial derivatives and pricing (preferred)
* Strong knowledge on 1 or more programming languages.
Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss.
We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.