***GQR | European Vacancies – August 2012*** recruitment

Senior level Quantitative Model Validation role – Leading Tier One investment Bank | FX, Credit, Equities, Commodities, Interest Rates.

A leading tier one investment bank in London is looking to recruit a senior level candidate within their model validation team.  The team has cross-assets coverage so are keen to see candidates with strong experience in at least one major asset class –Interest Rates, FX, Credit, Equities, and Commodities.

The role:

• Detailed review of front office pricing models

• Working upon the cross-assets desk

• Working in the same pricing library as the front office quant’s

• Putting forth suggestions for alternative models or numerical methods

• Contribute to the quantitative market risk team – responsible primarily for reviews and validation

Requirements:

• Strong PhD in either Math, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Financial Mathematics

• Implementation experience in derivatives modeling across any asset

• Experience with numerical methods – PDE, MC, Numerical Integration

• Strong communicative and ambitious individuals

• Confidence with a strong numerative background

This is an immediate hire, interviews are to begin soon and early application is advised. GQR also welcomes tentative enquiries from suitably qualified individuals.

Client Relationship Manager – Family Office Banker – Geneva – Boutique MFO – UHNW/HNW European Private Clients

My client, a Boutique Multi Family Office based in Geneva, is looking to add a client relationship manager with a European client network. In this role you would be responsible for managing HNW / UHNW clients. The attraction of the position is the flexibility, open architecture and family atmosphere. You are valued as an employee and have the potential to earn a significant amount of money due to the very attractive percentage return on assets that is unrivalled by any bank. An entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, a desire to work for a boutique structure is needed and a knowledge of the market is key if you are to be successful in this position. Originally backed by two families and founded by three veteran bankers, the office has consistently grown and developed and has had wide marketing exposure within the industry. Having been successful in Geneva they are looking to branch out into different markets and are therefore looking for a private banker who likes a challenge and wants to be valued as an employer. They are realistic in their expectations and are looking for potential as much as experience or assets.

Profile:

• A banker with a stable career consisting of at least 6 years of practical exposure to the European private banking industry

• University education and investment qualifications

• Strong knowledge of family office structures and wider industry.

• Strong client acquisition and business development skills

• Established portfolio or network of contacts

• Able to operate from Geneva

Senior C++ Developer - London

A globally-positioned, trading firm that remains on the cutting edge of algorithmic trading is seek a Senior C++ Developer. They are a privately funded company and do not rely on outside investors or private equity. With offices in throughout the globe, they trade across all major asset classes in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The individual in this role will be a part of a dynamic trading group and will work directly with traders to design, build, and test cutting-edge trading systems. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications

• Excellent Computer programming skills using C++ in a Windows and Linux environment

• Experience in with algorithmic design and implementation

• Experience with Multithreaded programming

• Strong understanding of computer systems e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc

• Ability to work on a complete project lifecycle: requirement capturing, design, development and final deployment to production

• Ability to work on multiple projects and provide proper project estimates

• Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field, PhD preferred

VP – Server desk head for FIXC and Exchange connectivity –client facing -  Prime brokerage – multiple asset classes, equities, FX, rates, FICC, futures - London

My client is looking for a head of the server side desk covering FIXC and exchange connectivity.  In this role you will be successful for managing the team and projects with regards to 1st line support for clients and connectivity issues across all asset classes, equity, FX, Commodity, etc.) 

The role requires strong communication skills because you will be liaising with clients and traders on a daily basis.  This role is heavily business facing and will involve sales and trading, in particular execution trading.  The role will see you running the server side desk and training junior sales traders and shaping the evolution of the desk and business.

Candidates must have string technical skills and experience with dealing with FIXC and exchange connectivity, however a strong personality and the ability to provide a “spark” within the business is required.  Experience and knowledge of asset classes is not a strict requirement.  Strong technical and communication skills are key for the successful candidate.

Requirements:

• Experience in dealing with traders and clients with regards to FIXC and Exchange connectivity.

• Excellent communication skills and you will be required to communicate with traders and clients on a daily basis.

• Sales trading experience

• Experience in running a team and directing strategy

Associate - VP level, Equity Cross Asset Correlation Trader, Equity linked hybrid exotic trader, Bespoke complex derivative trader, QIS exotic trader, Quant Investment Strategies Trader , London.

A top tier investment bank is looking to hire a trader at associate or VP level in a group that trades a range of complex, bespoke hybrid products. The group, which reports into the equity business, trade a wide range of innovative and exotic structures with numerous underlyings.  The team is looking for candidates with very strong technical backgrounds and who have a strong track record trading hybrid exotic derivatives. As the group work very closely with an QIS (Quant Investment Strategies) team, any exposure to working with these is advantageous. This seat has become available due to internal promotions which has created the room for this hire. The team are one of the very strongest in the market and so they are interested in genuinely top tier candidates. Renowned as one of the best payers on the street this is a group that puts an emphasis on performance whilst maintaining a collegial atmosphere. Whilst this group reports to equity, candidates from a fixed income hybrid background will definitely be considered. This is a fantastic opportunity to join  a top tier investment bank in a role with great scope for remuneration and career progression

Outstanding academic and technical background

Proven ability to trade large, complex hybrid products in a top tier investment bank

Experience trading products with multi-underlyings

IN RETURN:

A huge opportunity to lead and attain significant career progression

Generous compensation package

The chance to be part of the continued build out of a successful and evolving team.

Fantastic opportunities to develop your skill set and take on new challenges and responsibilities.

C++ Software Engineer- Hamburg, Germany, Europe

My client is a young and dynamic proprietary trading house with over 40 employees on the outskirts of Hamburg. They are seeking a highly talented C++ Software Engineer to join their team in Hamburg ASAP. This group can offer the freedom and resources to implement your ideas in a relaxed and collegial environment. My client is also very flexible with working hours too.

The core model for their business is international electronic trading in financial instruments of which they trade across asset classes and time horizons, from their proprietary accounts. The group is a member of almost all European stock exchanges and trading venues, and is also connected to various international markets and brokers.

The group operates with its own automated trading software that is optimal and flexible to the requirements of most trading strategies. The development of this software includes work on different areas: market connections, API strategy, performance analysis and system-level application, GUI components, client / server RPC, databases and web front-end and other areas.

 The development teams cover a wide range of issues from architecture design to implementing trading strategies. They develop the most agile code with highly sophisticated tools and methods.

Senior Client Relationship Manager/Private Banker | UK or Luxembourg Markets | Based in Luxembourg | HNW UHNW | Historic Private Bank

One of our key clients, a private bank with 200 years since its establishment is now looking for Client Relationship Managers to cover the UK offshore OR Luxembourg domestic markets. They would like to speak to motivated individuals who are looking for a historic name to draw and consolidate clients on to a top rated platform. The role will involve developing a portfolio and driving revenue growth whilst providing tailored financial advice and identify opportunities to offer the full range of private client investment services.

Responsibilities:

• Proactive business development of acquiring new HNW/UHNW UK/ Domestic private clients and generating AUM growth and revenue streams through their network, referrals and client events.

• You will identify and analyse the specific needs of your customers, come up with innovative solutions, and mobilize the necessary internal and external resources for areas beyond your own core competence.

• Working alongside the investment team you will develop and manage your client portfolios and deliver excellent client service to your clients working to the relevant policies and regulations

• Promote/Market/Present the Brand and platform at events and presentations

Profile:

• A banker with a stable career consisting of at least 4 years of practical exposure to the UK or onshore market in an international banking environment.

• University education, FSA and a professional qualification i.e. CFA, CFPI, CIIA

• Strong knowledge of the wealth management industry.

• Able to work to clearly defined annual revenue targets with an ability to deliver results

• Strong client acquisition and business development skills

• Established portfolio or network of contacts

• Able to operate from Luxembourg

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