An International Investment Bank is searching for an AVP to cover Derivative Pricing and Model Validation. This position has great growth potential within the team and the firm.
The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative and technical background, 2+ years experience, and working knowledge of derivative pricing.
Responsibilities:
- Review and validate derivative pricing, market risk, and margin models
- Design model methodology, incorporating market data to establish parameters and limitations
- Develop benchmarking tests and challenge model assumptions to identify inaccuracies
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Quantitative Discipline (Engineering, Quant Finance, Physics, or similar)
- 2+ years experience in model development/validation, risk management, or quantitative analysis
- Strong knowledge of derivative pricing theory for IR/FX/Credit/Equity products; equity derivatives knowledge preferred
- Proficiency using Python, MATLAB, C++ strongly preferred