Senior AI Quant — Trading AI Research Lead

BBVA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior AI Quant (VP/ED) to spearhead innovative AI solutions targeted at risk management for equity structured products. With a focus on prototyping and validating models, you will engage closely with execution teams to ensure impactful outcomes. Candidates need a Master's or PhD with extensive experience in quantitative research, as well as proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks. Join us to drive cutting-edge AI innovations shaping financial markets.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for innovation in AI

Leadership role in Global Markets

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in quantitative research in financial markets.
• Deep knowledge of derivatives and financial markets.
• Strong foundations in machine learning and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-driven predictive models for market risk factors.
• Prototype optimization models for dynamic hedging.
• Collaborate with traders and data scientists to align research with business needs.

Skills

AI Ops

Data Science

Generative AI

Pricing Management

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Job description

A leading global financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior AI Quant (VP/ED) to spearhead innovative AI solutions targeted at risk management for equity structured products. With a focus on prototyping and validating models, you will engage closely with execution teams to ensure impactful outcomes. Candidates need a Master's or PhD with extensive experience in quantitative research, as well as proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks. Join us to drive cutting-edge AI innovations shaping financial markets.