Leading Investment Bank seeking VP level Credit flow and emerging markets quants. recruitment

This top tier investment bank is seeking candidates at AVP/VP level to join a growing credit quant group working closely to the the traders in a dynamic environment.

This IB has performed extremely well in this business area this year and consequently are looking to capitalise on this success by expanding the team.

They have two open positions as they have a multitude of exciting projects in which they require extra help in completing.

This global credit modelling/desk strat quantatitive analysis group sits between three locations New York, London and Singapore. Currently the team in New York numbers 5 members.

This small and dynamic team works closely with traders and it is essential that the ideal candidates have experience dealing with traders and their requests. They will also possess excellent communication skills in order to communciate quantitative concepts in a quick and comprehensive fashion.

Candidates with an extended skillset and particularly experience within VaR modelling, MPE and credit index arbitrage are a benefit, as they have current projects that will require utilising these skills.

Qualifications and Experience requirements

PhD from top university in a quantitative discipline – Finance related preferred – econometrics, financial mathematics, statistics and historical data, completed between 2005-2009.

Must have experience in a major investment bank or Hedge fund.

Ideally, will have between 3-6 years experience, majority front office quant analytics environment.

Eligible to work in the USA

Good coding skills in C++

Experience within IR derivatives is a benefit but not essential

Experience within emerging markets is a benefit but not essential

This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved in an exciting project at the ground level where unrivalled compensation is possible within a few years.

Keywords:

Quantitative Analyst; Front Office; Credit; Flow; Derivatives; Financial Engineer; C++; New York; USA; Trading; PhD;  

To apply please contact quantexotic@selbyjennings.com with CV in word format or call + 44 (0) 207 019 4137.

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