Front Office Quant
Detailed technical specifications exist for both roles and although they would require a similar type of candidate the deliverables of both roles would be different. One role would primarily require a candidate to be involved in building quantitative tools to support the structured credit and credit trading teams. The second role would have the specific task of initially rebuilding the real time risk and pnl system.followed by a number of other trading oriented projects.
In addition to having stellar academics in quantitative disciplines, ideal candidates would be currently performing similar role in Tier 1 Banks for the past four or five years and would be looking for a move to the Buy Side for the usual reasons. More responsibility, more impact on the business, higher profile and of course, the short and long term financial benefits. From a techhnical perspective mastery of SQL,C++, Python or .NET would be helpful.
If you would like to discuss these roles in detail please send your resume to andy.daruk@miragerecruitment.com