Senior Bond RV/Bond Basis Quant Analyst Non-disclosed London, United Kingdom
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12 days ago Job Type:
In-Office Job Permanent Salary:
Competitive base salary and great bonus potential. We are working with a top performing, collaborative hedge fund in London who are looking to add an Interest Rate Quant Analyst to their team. Specifically, we seek an individual with expert markets knowledge within the Bond RV and Bond Basis trading environment. The fund has a strong track record of performance, and their quant and tech teams have been central to their success and are valued highly throughout the business. The successful candidate will have significant experience working with Bond RV and Bond Basis Traders and PMs and who has the ability and appetite to 'get things done' in a pragmatic and commercial way. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, collaborative fund with a positive working culture. This role will be as a senior quant working with a fixed income team that trades a range of linear interest rate products (government bonds predominantly). The role is best described as being a holistic hedge fund rates quant analyst role, with multiple facets - from building and deploying new models to working with traders/PMs on specific issues, along with building tools. This role will be working closely with Portfolio Managers and Traders, so experience in a front office environment is essential. Having the capacity to work on complex modelling projects combined with the appetite to work on more straightforward but no less important tasks is essential. They are in search of an ambitious, motivated individual who is proactive in their work. Experience with interest rate/bond RV modelling is required. There will be regular interactions with senior stakeholders in the firm, so exceptional communication skills are essential. The Head Quant is ideally looking for someone to come in and make their mark on the analytics and tools to help drive the business forward. They are expecting the candidate to come from a hedge fund (with the bond basis expertise requirement) but would consider exceptional sell-side quants. In terms of characteristics, the fund hires high-performing self-starters with low ego and the ability to be pragmatic in their approach to work. Due to the plans for growth, there are a range of projects to be worked on, so there is a degree of flexibility to the nuances of the hire. Responsibilities Designing and testing quantitative models/products Working directly alongside Fixed Income traders/Portfolio Managers to identify risks in the portfolio, scenario/benchmark analysis, and assessing model behaviour. Designing new technological applications to support the linear rates trading desk and risk management of the desk. Requirements Top tier Education – specifically a PhD or MSc from a globally renowned (top 10) University in a highly quantitative subject (Maths, Stats, Physics, Computer Science, etc.) 3+ years working experience as a quantitative analyst or quant developer at a top-tier hedge fund or investment bank Deep knowledge and practical experience working with Bond RV and Bond Basis strategies Strong communication skills both in person and in writing Experience in greenfield buildouts and prior buyside exposure would be advantageous. Positive, can-do pragmatic attitude and team mindset Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss. We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.
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12 days ago Job Type:
In-Office Job Permanent Salary:
Competitive base salary and great bonus potential. We are working with a top performing, collaborative hedge fund in London who are looking to add an Interest Rate Quant Analyst to their team. Specifically, we seek an individual with expert markets knowledge within the Bond RV and Bond Basis trading environment. The fund has a strong track record of performance, and their quant and tech teams have been central to their success and are valued highly throughout the business. The successful candidate will have significant experience working with Bond RV and Bond Basis Traders and PMs and who has the ability and appetite to 'get things done' in a pragmatic and commercial way. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, collaborative fund with a positive working culture. This role will be as a senior quant working with a fixed income team that trades a range of linear interest rate products (government bonds predominantly). The role is best described as being a holistic hedge fund rates quant analyst role, with multiple facets - from building and deploying new models to working with traders/PMs on specific issues, along with building tools. This role will be working closely with Portfolio Managers and Traders, so experience in a front office environment is essential. Having the capacity to work on complex modelling projects combined with the appetite to work on more straightforward but no less important tasks is essential. They are in search of an ambitious, motivated individual who is proactive in their work. Experience with interest rate/bond RV modelling is required. There will be regular interactions with senior stakeholders in the firm, so exceptional communication skills are essential. The Head Quant is ideally looking for someone to come in and make their mark on the analytics and tools to help drive the business forward. They are expecting the candidate to come from a hedge fund (with the bond basis expertise requirement) but would consider exceptional sell-side quants. In terms of characteristics, the fund hires high-performing self-starters with low ego and the ability to be pragmatic in their approach to work. Due to the plans for growth, there are a range of projects to be worked on, so there is a degree of flexibility to the nuances of the hire. Responsibilities Designing and testing quantitative models/products Working directly alongside Fixed Income traders/Portfolio Managers to identify risks in the portfolio, scenario/benchmark analysis, and assessing model behaviour. Designing new technological applications to support the linear rates trading desk and risk management of the desk. Requirements Top tier Education – specifically a PhD or MSc from a globally renowned (top 10) University in a highly quantitative subject (Maths, Stats, Physics, Computer Science, etc.) 3+ years working experience as a quantitative analyst or quant developer at a top-tier hedge fund or investment bank Deep knowledge and practical experience working with Bond RV and Bond Basis strategies Strong communication skills both in person and in writing Experience in greenfield buildouts and prior buyside exposure would be advantageous. Positive, can-do pragmatic attitude and team mindset Due to demand, we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss. We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.
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