Jefferies Financial Group

VP, Bond Quant (Corporate Credit) - Risk Management

Jefferies Financial Group$225K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in quantitative risk analytics, financial modeling, and tech leadership.
  • Proven track record in leading risk analytics/modeling teams and managing complex projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of market and credit risk, structured products, and regulatory frameworks (Basel, RWA, CCR).
  • Advanced skills in Python and quantitative/statistical modeling; familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is advantageous.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities.
  • Master's degree or equivalent in a quantitative field; CFA or similar credential preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of a cutting-edge bond analytics library focused on fixed income and structured products.
  • Manage model development, validation, and execution for risk metrics and pricing strategies.
  • Develop and maintain scalable quantitative libraries ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure analytics meet business and regulatory standards.
  • Mentor junior team members to enhance technical skills and innovation.
  • Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, particularly in technology and risk management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
  • Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonuses.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a proven leader in market risk analytics to drive the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation bond analytics library. This role will be pivotal in transforming our fixed income risk management capabilities, with a focus on cash and structured products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of the bond analytics library, leveraging deep expertise in fixed income and structured products.
  • Oversee model development, validation, and production for risk measurement (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing) and pricing.
  • Architect and maintain quantitative libraries for production, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics solutions with business and regulatory objectives.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements (including cloud-based solutions).


Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in quantitative risk analytics, financial modeling, and technology leadership.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading risk analytics/modeling teams and delivering complex projects.
  • Deep knowledge of market and credit risk, structured products, and regulatory frameworks (Basel, RWA, CCR, etc.).
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and quantitative/statistical modeling; experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.); CFA or equivalent preferred.


Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $225,000 - $250,000.

About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that operates in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, and direct investing. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City. Jefferies Financial Group has operations in over 30 countries and employs over 4,000 people. The company's businesses include Jefferies, a global investment bank; Leucadia Asset Management, an asset management firm; and Berkadia, a commercial real estate company. Jefferies Financial Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JEF.
Learn more about Jefferies Financial Group
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$775.2 million
5 Year Trend
-9.8%
Revenue
$6.7 billion

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