Global Banking & Markets, Credit Exotic Desk Strats, Associate, London

Location
London, Greater London, England
Hours
Full Time - Standard banking hours with flexibility to meet business needs
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
As a Desk Strategist on the Credit desk, you will partner directly with the firm's Credit Exotics, Macro Credit, and Credit Financing (TRS) teams as well as IG/HY/Distressed trading desks. You will design and build pricing and risk models for bonds and exotic credit derivatives including total return swaps. Your role involves developing scalable risk and scenario systems and collaborating closely with traders and sales to price and risk-manage client solutions across flow, structured, and funded credit products. Our Impact Quantitative strategists solve real-world problems using advanced analytical methods, providing invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges that drive business decisions.
Experience
Meaningful experience in coding with an object-oriented programming language. Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment delivering accurate and timely results. For candidates entering at VP level, relevant financial industry experience is required.
About you
Strong quantitative and technical problem-solving skills. Driven to investigate and learn new ideas. Attention to detail and good judgment to deliver quick yet robust solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with sales, structuring, and trading teams.
Qualifications
MS or PhD in a quantitative field such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
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