Quantitative Engineering - Associate - Global Banking & Markets

Job Description

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 traders and salespeople, our invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges power the business decisions. Within SPG, our team is responsible for utilizing modern and sophisticated quantitative techniques to enhance and further develop our Equities financing and One Delta trading capabilities. This includes traditional derivatives pricing and modelling, as well as automation of our quoting, hedging and risk management activities. YOUR IMPACT You'll be part of a diverse and talented team, applying your advanced scientific training to tackle new and exciting problems within ourSynthetic trading business. Role Responsibilities: Develop and maintain derivatives pricing modelsfor SPG, such as Equity Swaps, Futures, OTC equity derivatives etc. Scale the business by increasing automated risk management for exposures to Equity, FX etc. Expand the scope of our pricing capabilities to new underliers/payoffs, solving idiosyncratic challenges along the way. Enhance risk management by backtesting hedging strategies for One Delta products. Collaborate closely withthe trading team to ensure daily accurate risk management. Who We Look For: An ideal candidate would have strong quantitative and technical problem solving skills, drive to investigate and learn new ideas, and good judgement to deliver quick yet robust solutions. Basic Qualifications: Strong academic background in a relevant STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Strong quantitative and programming skills (Java, C++, Python) Strong interpersonal/communication skills Ability to focus both on details and on the big picture Ability to work in a dynamic and fast- paced environment and deliver accurate results quickly Ability to solve problems and to explain underlying ideas Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of financial markets, financial modeling, a quantitative understanding of probability