Equity Quant Developer
A leading global investment bank is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its front-office team in New York. This role involves building and enhancing the core pricing and risk infrastructure that supports trading across multiple asset classes. You will collaborate closely with traders and quantitative analysts to deliver high-performance solutions for valuation and risk management. Additionally, you will work on cutting edge pricing and risk systems used by global trading teams, have exposure to complex financial instruments, and thrive in a competitive compensated and career growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop analytical libraries for pricing and risk calculations.
- Implement and optimize quantitative models using advanced mathematical techniques and programming in C++, Python, and SQL.
- Build pricing models leveraging numerical methods such as Monte Carlo simulations and PDE solvers.
- Partner with trading desks and other stakeholders to ensure models meet business needs.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and performance optimization for large-scale systems.
Requirements
- 4-8 years of experience in quantitative development or analytics within financial markets.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and working knowledge of Python; experience with market data, statistics, and probability theory.
- Solid understanding of numerical methods, risk modeling, and valuation techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
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