Associate - Front Office Quant - Global Quant Analytics Team (2-5 yrs)

Our client is leading financial institution seeking a skilled quant associate to join their Global Quant Analytics team. This critical role focuses on developing and maintaining quantitative tools that support our business strategy across various asset classes, including structured credit, derivatives, and fixed income.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Ensure accuracy of daily risk analytics by developing tools to identify potential issues.

- Investigate and rectify any identified discrepancies in risk analytics.

- Utilize proprietary model libraries for portfolio exposures, stress testing, and risk metrics.

- Develop robust quantitative risk and stress models aligned with portfolio management objectives.

- Conduct detailed reviews of existing models and propose enhancements.

- Collaborate with technology teams to deliver advanced risk analytics and models.

- Communicate complex ideas clearly to portfolio managers, traders, and executive management.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

- 2-5 years of experience in a front office pricing role within investment banking or asset management, focusing on traded credit products and asset-backed securities.

- Strong understanding of credit market dynamics and quantitative methodologies.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and Excel; C/C++ experience is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a quantitative discipline from tier 1 institutes preferred.