Quantitative Analyst

StradIT

$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in quantitative modeling and research, with 3+ years in fixed income or market risk.
  • Proficient in at least one high-level programming language (Python, C++, Java, etc.). SQL knowledge is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with pricing treasury and mortgage-backed securities and understanding of VaR modeling is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
  • Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and improve in-house fixed income risk models.
  • Design and produce performance metrics and reports for internal users and external regulators.
  • Independently format and validate analysis results for quality assurance.
  • Communicate complex model findings to various audiences effectively.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance model usability and reliability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options available.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintain and enhance in-house fixed income risk models
• Design and produce model performance metrics and reports to support communications with both internal model users and external supervisors
• Independently format and validate analysis results to ensure quality

Requirements

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of working experience and must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in quantitative models, research, with deep understanding in fixed income and/or market risk.
• Fluent in at least one high level programming language (Python, C++, Java, etc.). Familiarity with SQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of treasury securities and/or mortgage-backed securities pricing and VaR modeling a big plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Master's degree or above in a quantitative field of study

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