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Quant Analyst
New opportunity for a quant analyst to develop the international infrastructure of a large risk consultancy.
You should have a good first degree and post-graduate qualification (PhD or equivalent) in finance, economics or econometrics. Strong quantitative and programming skills are essential. Applications from candidates with knowledge and experience of financial markets and/or financial mathematics (e.g. stochastic process, derivative pricing, interest-rate modelling) are particularly welcome.
You will be responsible for developing and unconditional assumptions and calibrations for use with the company’s models for equity, fixed income, credit, real estate and various other asset classes / risk drivers and developing assumptions used in ultra-long-term projection for market risk and the future distribution of the market prices that drive risk on the balance sheet of long-term insurance firms, pension funds, banks and individuals. You will communicate analysis to clients and consultants, working with clients on key consulting assignments. You will ensure that quality standards are maintained and manage analyst work and other company wide projects.
Core Candidate Requirements / Skill Set:
· Strong knowledge of financial economics/econometrics.
· Good programming skills in VBA, MATLAB and/or other languages.
· Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
· Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
· Capable of communicating complex technical ideas to clients and colleagues with varied levels of technical knowledge.
· Ability to work to demanding timescales while maintaining high standards.
· Willingness to innovate and challenge ideas.
· Good interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships within the team and with clients.
· Self-motivated.
· Experience in a role within a central bank, university, consultancy, investment bank or insurance company.
The Company:
A large risk-management consultancy
Job categories:
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Scotland
Area of work: Investment
Level: Given up Exams | Other
Benefits: Market Rate
Contact information:
Contact no.: +44 20 7397 6200
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