Lead Quant Research & Risk Modeling

Intercontinental Exchange; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial organization in Greater London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their team. The role involves driving quantitative model initiatives for clearing houses, supporting data-driven solutions, and leading the development of risk management models. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background and an advanced degree in quantitative fields. You will collaborate with diverse teams and present findings to senior management, ensuring effective communication of complex concepts in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in quantitative finance or data science with a focus on model development.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of margin, stress testing, and risk management models.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis across various asset classes.
• Develop and maintain in-house quantitative research platforms.

Skills

Quantitative research

Programming in Python

Risk management

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related field

Tools

SQL

Git

Oracle

MATLAB

Java

Job description

A global financial organization in Greater London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their team. The role involves driving quantitative model initiatives for clearing houses, supporting data-driven solutions, and leading the development of risk management models. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background and an advanced degree in quantitative fields. You will collaborate with diverse teams and present findings to senior management, ensuring effective communication of complex concepts in a high-pressure environment.