Quantitative Analyst - Linear Rates

Area of Interest: Investment Banking, Markets, and Research

Location: London, GB, E14 5HQ

Work style: Hybrid Worker

Date: 13 Mar 2025

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We are currently seeking a high calibre individual to join the team in the role of Quantitative Analyst.

The primary purpose will involve integration of the underlying mathematical models and analytical tools used by the FX, Fixed Income, Credit, or Equities desks at HSBC.

A fantastic opportunity to work within an extremely dynamic and agile team.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role, you will:

1. Proactively work with your stakeholder group across various business functions (Risk, Finance, Trading etc) to develop the required models for pricing/structuring.
2. Design, develop, test and document the model integration workflows developed to HSBC standards.
3. Develop technical solutions in C++ to maintain and enhance HSBC's interest rate curve building solutions.
4. Contribute to improvements of the quality of the code and of the testing environment.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

1. Proven background as a Quantitative Analyst, with expertise in interest rates curve analytics specifically (linear swap pricing, IR curve construction, linear rates instruments) is essential.
2. Degree/Masters qualified - ideally in mathematical finance, computer science or maths.
3. Experience in delivering interest rate curve quantitative analytics in a C++ library is essential.
4. Knowledge of the standard pricing models used in the investment banking industry with an understanding of interest rates and FX.
5. Strong written and verbal communications skills with confidence in liaising with senior traders.

The base location for this role is London.

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