Senior Quantitative Analyst- Team Leader recruitment

My biggest client in 2011, this firm has hired 9 quants in London this year and are looking to build out a New York team in 2012. The first hire is the team leader who will be responsible for all model developments and implementations, project leader, stakeholder management of global head of quantitative analytics / quantitative risk, CRO, CFO and CEO and management of small team.

The models they are looking to research, build and implement from scratch in 2012 relate to pricing, risk, settlement, statistical analysis, new product modelling, regulatory modelling, market event analysis, forecasting etc.

This firm will offer a really safe environment over the next 3 years as the company is going through a major expansion plan versus downsizing major houses. This role might suit someone who is looking to move from a large bank / hedge fund who wants wants to be involved in a less structured and intellectually challenging environment.

The ideal profile is a someone with MSc. or PhD. in Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Physics, Economics etc. with significant experience building and implementing a wide range of models. The candidate must have US Citizenships/Green Card/H1B Visa. All applications to chris.finn@eamesconsulting.com / 02070923264