Desk Quant / Strat Job Description
The ideal candidate for this role will support the Trading Desks in understanding risk and profit and loss, develop trading tools in Excel and Python, and enhance the existing analytics library in C.
This is a unique opportunity for a Quant to work closely with Interest Rate and FX Traders, gain insight into market behavior, and deliver trading tools and analysis.
The focus will be on Rates and FX markets, with some exposure to Credit and Equity. Regular dialogue with risk managers and other departments is also expected.
Main Responsibilities:
* Supporting the Trading Desks on a daily basis
* Maintaining and developing Front Office Trading and Analysis tools
* Collaborating with Traders, Risk Managers, and other departments as necessary
* Representing the Head of Quant Analysis as required
Required Experience and Background:
* A minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Front Office Quant or Strategist
* In-depth knowledge and passion for Interest Rate and/or FX markets and analytics
Techincal and Business Skills:
Key Technologies: Excel, Python, C
Market Expertise: Rates, FX, Credit, Equity