Quantitative Analyst, Equities and Hybrid
Posted 3 days ago by Jobtailor
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Responsibilities 
- Develop and maintain pricing and risk models for equity derivatives
- Implement models in C++, Python, or proprietary libraries used by front office desks
- Calibrate models to market data and perform quantitative analyses to support trading strategies
- Collaborate with traders, structurers, and risk managers to deliver robust analytical tools and pricing solutions
- Ensure model governance compliance, including documentation and validation support
- Contribute to innovation in pricing methodologies, numerical techniques, and model efficiency improvements
- Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing for complex structured products
- MSc/PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science)
- Strong programming skills (C++, Python or similar)
- Deep understanding of stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and derivatives pricing
- Experience with equity derivatives (vanilla and exotics); hybrid product experience is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with market data sources (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and calibration techniques
- Effective communication skills with ability to explain complex models to non technical stakeholders
- Previous experience in an equity front office quant role or equity model valuation team is preferred
- MSc
- PhD