ED Equity Derivatives Quantitative Analyst
About the Role:
I am partnered with a tier-1 global investment bank that is seeking a highly technical and Quantitative Analyst to join their Equity Derivatives team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge model research, trading strategy development, and cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for designing and implementing models that drive pricing, risk management, and trading decisions across a broad range of equity derivative products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, design and implement pricing models for equity options, volatility products, and structured derivatives.
- Collaborate with traders, developers, and risk managers to support ad-hoc requests during daily trading activities.
- Lead various market research projects on market data, alternative risk management, and signal generation for trading strategies.
- Collaborate with technology to implement models in production using C++.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Strong understanding of stochastic calculus, option pricing theory, and numerical methods.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Python.
- Experience with equity derivatives modeling (flow or exotics), either in a buy-side or sell-side environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
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