Global Banking & Markets - SMM IRP Trading Strat, Associate - London

Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
Our quantitative strategists are at the cutting edge of our business, solving real-world problems through a variety of analytical methods. Working closely with bankers, traders and portfolio managers across the firm, you will provide invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges that power our business decisions. Using your advanced training in mathematics, programming and logical thinking, you will construct quantitative models that drive success in global financial markets. Your talents for research, analysis and innovation will enable you to find solutions to a broad range of problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
As a member of our team, you will be trained by experts across the firm to navigate the complexities of financial markets and state-of-the-art quantitative finance methods. Your day-to-day work may include developing alpha generating strategies, discussing portfolio allocation problems, and building models for prediction, pricing, trading automation and data analysis. Whatever your area of contribution, your ideas will have a measurable impact on our business and clients.
Through innovative investment solutions, we aim to deliver advice and identify opportunities that shape clients’ portfolios and long-term investment goals. Investing activities range from implementing investment ideas to monitoring portfolio positions. Clients are at the center of what we do, requiring a team passionate about investing, risk management experience, and the ability to understand unique client needs.
Experience
1 - 5 years of relevant work experience preferred. Experience in data analysis and development of models for bespoke financial products is advantageous. Basic knowledge of fixed income and bond mathematics is preferable.
About you
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong interest in financial markets with good investment sense and commercial instinct. Commercially savvy with discretion regarding highly confidential and sensitive information.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, computational finance, quantitative finance or a related field. Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
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