eFX Forwards Quantitative Researcher

Royal Bank of Scotland ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Join us as an eFX Forwards Quantitative Researcher * In this influential role, you'll be delivering software solutions to internal clients and systems * We'll look to you to perform tactical and strategic analysis to support the electronic FX Forward trading businesses * Hone your data analysis skills, in a collaborative and fast paced environment What you'll do In this key role, you'll be designing, developing, and maintaining pricing, spreading, risk management and execution models and algorithms used by FX Forward trading businesses. You'll also contribute to the system implementation of the models. Throughout the course of your work, we'll look to you to take all reasonable steps to make sure quants activities are in-line with RBS and NatWest Markets policies, covering conduct, operational, and regulatory risks. You'll also be: * Responsible for research and analysis of the FX Forwards market * Supporting the businesses in promoting client focus through strategy, communications and client engagement * Making sure that coding standards and procedures are implemented correctly * Making contributions to the wider electronic trading environment and collaborate with colleagues across Quant, Trading and Technology The skills you'll need To be successful in this role, you'll need expertise in data analysis, and experience in algorithmic trading and FX Forwards markets. You'll also need: * A background in independent and collaborative research and problem solving * An understanding and experience of FX Forwards * Electronic trading experience * Data analysis skills and experience * Software development skills (Python, Java, Q) Hours 35 Inclusion At Royal Bank of Scotland, we want everyone to feel welcome, regardless of your background or needs. If you need adjustments making to your working environment, we'll do everything we can to support you. As part of this commitment, we offer flexible working options for some of our roles, find out more here. As a Financial Services organisation we comply with and support the requirements set by our Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which are designed to protect our customers. This role falls under Conduct Rules of the Individual Accountability Regime (IAR) and is subject to pre-employment screening. This means if your application is successful, you'll need to satisfy some important background checks before you can start working with us. These will include a full credit check, a criminal record check, residency and right to work checks.