Experienced Investment Strategies Quant/Structurer required – Tier One Investment Bank – London – Up to £170k + Bonus + Package recruitment
Montash Associates is partnering with a Tier One Investment Bank, and are looking to source an experienced Quant for a front office, quantitative investment strategies group.
This individual will be part of a front office quant, structuring and sales team, working on cross asset product development. This individual will be building the structured products from a quantitative perspective, encompassing research, development and backtesting of the banks products and indices.
There will be extensive interaction with clients, to understand requirements and formulate world class solutions. There will also be extensive interaction with a variety of different internal groups, including sales, trading, risk, compliance and legal.
The team is cross asset, and ideally they are looking for an individual with an in depth knowledge of Fixed Income or Equities. They are open to other asset classes.
The day to day tasks will be broad and varied. This individual will be researching and designing new strategies and indices from scratch, improving the existing suite of strategies, backtesting, calibrating strategies etc. There will be a number of other activities on an ad hoc basis to ensure smooth implementation of products in line with demands.
To summarise, the core requirements for this role are:
• Excellent knowledge of Quantitative Investment Strategies, experience in a similar role from investment bank or asset manager
• Strong business knowledge, Fixed Income or Equity preferred
• Strong quantitative knowledge and fundamental skills
• Programming: C++, VBA, Matlab etc
• Excellent academic track record. MSc or PhD in a highly quantitative discipline
• Interpersonal and communication skills. Strong team working abilities. Experience of interaction with clients
• Permission to live and work in the UK
In return for this, there is an exceptional package on offer. The hire will be made at VP or Director level, depending upon the specific candidate. The maximum base salary will be £175k. There will be a market leading bonus and flexible benefits package on top of this.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to edwardb@montash.com. Alternatively, I can be contacted on +44 (0) 207 749 6060. All conversations, applications and conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Ref: EB/QIS/UK.1099
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