Global Banking & Markets, Portfolio Analytics Strat, Equities Derivatives, VP, London

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Our quantitative strategists are at the cutting edge of our business, solving real-world problems through a variety of analytical methods. Working in close collaboration with bankers, traders, and portfolio managers across the firm, their invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges power our business decisions.
As a member of our team, you will use your advanced training in mathematics, programming, and logical thinking to deliver quantitative solutions that drive our success in global financial markets. Your talents for research, analysis, and aptitude for innovation will enable you to contribute to a broad range of problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
DIVISIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS
Portfolio Analytics Strat within Global Banking & Markets.

1. A front office role working directly with our Equities Global Structured Products trading desks.
2. Development of our intraday risk calculation capabilities.
3. Liaising with the broader Strat community to solve problems pertaining to intraday risk management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Up to 5 years of professional experience within the financial services industry
• Professional experience in a trading floor environment is preferable
• Bachelor's or Master's in applicable field e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, computational finance, quantitative finance
• Strong programming skills in a general-purpose language, e.g. python, C++, java, scala.
• Mathematical finance knowledge is preferable
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
• Commercially aware with the ability to exercise discretion with respect to confidential information