Quantitative Analytics – Zurich recruitment

My client one is one of Switzerlands leading banks and are looking to recruit a Quantitative Analytics professional. Quantitative Analytics provides advice on model and valuation issues for financial products. The team projected applications and processes with a quantitative focus within the bank and implements them with the involved departments. To strengthen our team we are looking for a Quantitative Analytics Financial Engineer.  This feature allows you to create added value for the trading, asset management and risk control through optimization of existing or developing new applications and processes. You are responsible for the implementation of models and the integration of pricing and modelling capabilities into existing applications. Check the correct implementation in close cooperation with trade and asset management.  Best suited for this task, you are a master in a quantitative discipline (science, engineering, mathematics or information technology) and additional training in finance (eg Master of Quantitative Finance, CFA, FRM). They have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java or C + +, and analysis tools such as Matlab, S-Plus or R. They are action-oriented and service-oriented. They further characterized by a pragmatic approach and team spirit.  Ideally you have already gained experience in project management and have very good knowledge of financial products and their quantitative modelling. You know the work and data flow in the trading and the processes in the securities settlement, risk and related fields.  A solid knowledge in connection with the trading platform, Front Arena is an advantage.

Role based in Zurich.

Salary : CHF 130,000

Contact : Edward Sellick

Tel : 00 44 207 887 6497

E-Mail : e.sellick@chesterwoodllp.com