Equity Quant Analyst
The Equity Quant Analyst will contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of equity pricing models, volatility analytics, and risk tools used across the global equities desk. The role combines quantitative modelling, software engineering, and real‑time desk support.
Key Responsibilities
Build & enhance pricing models for equity derivatives (vanillas, exotics, structured payoffs).
Develop trader analytics including Greeks, scenario tools, PnL explain, and surface diagnostics.
Calibrate volatility surfaces (local vol, stochastic vol, SLV) and ensure arbitrage‑free consistency.
Implement quantitative libraries in Python/C++ for production use.
Analyse skew, term structure, and smile dynamics to support trading decisions.
Partner with traders to resolve pricing discrepancies and explain model behaviour.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Quantitative Finance.
Experience with equity derivatives, volatility modelling, or pricing model development.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with C++ or other compiled languages.
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