Excellent Cross-asset Hybrids Quant Analyst position in the front office | NYC recruitment

 Front Office Hybrids Quant Analyst

Multi-Asset Class role

Location: NYC

Global Investment Bank

My client is a very well known and established global Investment bank with a large Hybrids platform based in NYC. This team is now actively seeking an experienced quant analyst to join the team and provide an immediate impact. This position could offer a driven and hardworking candidate the ability to progress very quickly in their career and gain exposure to a number of asset classes, which is a very sought after skill.

The team are looking for the following type of profile:

• Candidates should already be based in the USA to be considered for this opportunity

• Previous experience working in a front office quantitative role at an investment bank is preferred

• [INVALID-WORD]modelling and programming skills are required – Robust C++, VBA, C# skills are essential as this role is involved in daily modelling and implementation of Hybrids products

• 3 - 6 years experience is necessary to properly carry out the functions of this role

• Research and development of quantitative modelling would be advantageous

• A very mathematical background is needed – Exceptional knowledge of applying advanced mathematics, finance and computer technology to finance

• Educational backgrounds are very important to the team, and candidates who have PhDs, MSc’s (minimum) are ideal. This degree should be in quantitative subject – Stats, Engineering, Maths, Finance, Probability etc.

• Knowledge of probability theory, stochastic calculus and stats is an advantage

• Added bonus would be if candidates had working knowledge of pricing hedging illiquid underlyings

• Exceptional communication skills are a must for front office roles

If you feel that this type of front office role, working alongside traders would be something that would very much interest you please let me know. This role does require excellent technical backgrounds and the ability to work in a challenging front office environment with the chance to gain immense exposure cross asset. If this is something you would really be interested in and you have the skill set that matches the above, please send your most up to date CV to: caylee@selbyjennings.com