Equity Derivatives Quant Developer - Python/C++

Posted 06 January 2025
Salary £800 - £1000 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Banking & Financial Services
ReferenceBBBH208396_1736153686
Contact NameDom Jennings

Job description

Contract Equity Derivatives Quant Developer - C++/Python - £1000pd


One of our Global Investment Banking clients is looking for several Equity Derivatives Quant Developers skilled in either C++ or Python.

The candidate will be expected to:

  • Assist the design and implementation of pricing, risk and P&L infrastructure surrounding the core pricing library
  • Assist the Quantitative Modellers to develop the core pricing library
  • Develop the Quantitative tooling required to support the platform

The role will cover the following agendas:

  • Delivery of the calculation infrastructure required for FRTB IMA regulatatory reporting
  • Design and development of end-of-day risk and P&L calculations allowing the retirement of the legacy vendor platform
  • Design and development of intraday risk and P&L calculations
  • Design and development of market data marking pipelines

The candidate should expect to have day-to-day interactions with the trading desk, other quants, the Risk and Finance departments, and technology teams.

Essential Certifications, Qualifications and Experience (For the Job ? not the Job holder. Minimum requirements of the Job)

  • 3-7 years working as a Quantitative Analyst/Developer developing models in quantitative finance, IT development, or a trading environment
  • A degree in mathematical finance, science or maths from a top tier university
  • Knowledge of the standard pricing models used in the investment banking industry
  • Two or more years C++ experience (preferably using Visual Studio 2017)
  • Two or more years Python experience required

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Background in stochastic processes, probability and numerical analysis. Physics, Engineering or similar subjects is desirable, but not strictly required.
  • Experience of data analysis
  • Knowledge of the main instruments used in Equities and Equity Derivatives
  • Knowledge of instrument pricing, sensitivity calculations, P&L prediction, P&L explain, VaR, ES and other risk measures.

Knowledge of distributed computing and serialisation techniques would be desired:

  • Good knowledge of Excel.
  • Exposure to Google Protobuf
  • Previously experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment with proven ability to handle multiple outputs at one time