Senior Quant Analyst / Financial Engineer – Backtesting recruitment
Senior Quant Analyst / Financial Engineer - Backtesting - £60-95k
A Tier 1 Insurance company is implementing Algorithmics Riskwatch product to enable Solvency II reporting and ALM. A team of Financial is being created to ensure ongoing development of the Algorithmics solution optimising both the modelling capability and the process and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide financial specifications for the design of new risk management analytics functionality
• Modelling of proxy models
• Work with business units to incorporate advanced risk management and financial functionality
• Internal knowledge transfer via conducting internal advanced seminars or meetings and writing papers
• Advise team members and customers on complex issues surrounding risk management analytics
Knowledge and Experience Required:
• Excellent theoretical/academic background in financial risk management subject matter
• Hands on experience developing financial models
• Specific experience with pricing and risk management
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• An advanced degree in Finance, Financial Engineering or equivalent
• Professional accreditations (e.g. FRM, CFA) would be an asset