Senior quantitative analyst – buy – side credit recruitment
Introduction
Our client is an independent asset manager. exceptionally well backed, with secure seed capital.They are focused on the development of a multi-strategy credit platform. As part of their build out, they are looking to implement and develop a full suite of analytic and quantitative tools to fully support their investment and trading activities
Role
You will be directly responsible for the development, implementation and management of the full range of quantitative tools. This will include:
- selection, implementation and customisation, as appropriate, of off the shelf software pricing and analytic products
- Selection and Customisation of 3rd party pricing libraries
- Trade specific pricing and modelling
- Management and Support of the full range of quantitative modelling needs of the credit investment team
Requirements
- You will have a post-doctorate degree in a mathematical or mathematical finance field of research
- A demonstrable track record of developing pragmatic, quant solutions in a multi-product credit trading environment
- Programming C++ and mathematica skills
- A minimum of 6 years market experience
- Buy side experience would be a bonus
- Team skills with ability and willingness to roll up the sleeves and tackle challenges as they occur
- Pragmatism and interest in operating in a smaller more entrepreneurial environment
Opportunity
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to work very closely with a highly talented and respected credit trading and investment team. At an early stage of growth with exceptional senior management and financial backing, this offers a high profile role where you can be seen to make a difference