Quant Analyst

Net2source Global Workforce Solutions Ltd ,
London, Greater London

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Position : Quant Analyst Location : London, UK Job Type: Permanent Experience: 2-7 years Job Duties: The role will require working closely with the model development team of a large global bank. This will include developing new models, enhancing/improving, maintaining existing models to support the bank's business activities and regulatory mandates. The candidates are required to have sound knowledge and exposure to pricing models across different asset classes. This will include exposure to any of the following methodologies:- * Derivatives Pricing models * Market Risk/VaR models * Counterparty Risk and CVA methodologies * IMM and Risk-based margins Key responsibilities include: understanding business requirements, regulatory guidelines, cleaning/transforming data, determining appropriate modelling methodologies, model construction/testing, models implementation, integrating models into existing systems, model documentation and review. Qualification: PhD - Mathematics / Physics / Engineering / Computational Finance or similar quantitative discipline or Masters in Financial Engineering (MFE) with relevant experience can also apply Skills Required: Good Mathematical and numerical skills with excellent knowledge of quantitative finance topics like Geometric Brownian Motion, Stochastic Calculus, Partial Differential Equations, Monte Carlo simulation etc. Exposure to pricing models for interest rates derivatives including exotic and structured and hybrid products. For example Swaps, Caps/Floors, Swaptions, CMS, Autocallables etc. Exposure to VaR, Expected Shortfall, CVA, IMM and Risk-based margins and knowledge of regulatory initiatives such as FRTB, Libor transition would be beneficial Sound knowledge of standard tools and platforms used in the industry Ability to explain complicated concepts with ease to a wide range of audiences. Expert level programming skills in C++. Good communication skills, team-work and flexibility About Net2Source Inc Net2Source is an employer-of-choice for over 1000 consultants across the globe. We recruit top-notch talent for over 40 Fortune and Government clients coast-to-coast across the U.S. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. and this may be your opportunity to join us! Want to read more about Net2Source? , Visit us at www.net2source.co.uk