Quantitative Derivative Strategist - New York
A client of ours is looking to add to their dynamic growing team. This firm is a leading investment bank located in the heart of NYC, and is expanding organically due to strong market demands. The vacancy that they are looking to fill at the moment is an Associate/Vice President level role on their derivatives desk doing quantitative strategy implementation alongside senior traders and strategists alike. The role sits alongside the program trading desk, and offers an ideal scenario for anyone who is looking for a challenge that will expose them to a dynamic environment directly in the front office.
Responsibilities include:
- Structure and market equity or fixed income derivative products
- Quantitative research on raw or market data
- Client pitching, as well as offering insight into various different strategic derivative options
- Continuous back testing of strategies to ensure smooth processes
- Building pricing analytic tools for various equity and volatility products
- Investment idea implementation
The ideal candidate should possess:
- 1-5 years of experience in a top tier firm doing related work
- Strong programming knowledge
- Masters degree in a computational field (PhD preferred)
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
If there is any interest in the above position, please click the APPLY button directly below.