Quant Analyst

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Quant Analyst

International Banking Group - Initial 6 Month Contract (Extension Likely)

Day Rate: up to £1000 total to Umbrella (Inside IR35)*

Hybrid Working Week: 2 Days Onsite (London EC2Y), 3 Days Remote/Work from home

As an award winning and trusted recruitment partner to this international banking group for more than ten years, we are assisting in the hire of a number of contract Quant Analysts, to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of risk systems and tools developed by the EMEA Markets Engineering space as well as the analysis, planning, management and execution of firm wide projects. As a priority, the candidate will work on different aspects of project IBOR.Primary Purpose of RoleDevelopment and maintenance of the bank's Risk engines code, as well as the management and execution of projects involving EMEA. In particular, the candidate should collaborate on different aspects of the delivery of the FRTB IMA project.Quality assurance of risk engines and tools. Ensure test coverage, adhere to testing framework, follow quality assurance team practices.Collaborate with global teams to make sure code, processes, tools follow the same principles and achieve convergence across global entities.Skills / Experience (please note not all essential)Solid background in programming front office applications in C# / C++Good knowledge of risk enginesGood knowledge on pricing theory and financial engineeringTechnical degree ideally such as: computer sciences, physics, mathematics, or engineeringExperienced in distributed computingExperience with Linux OSExperience with .NET coreKnowledge of banking regulationExcellent communication skillsThe ability to operate with urgency and prioritise workThe ability to manage large workloads Strong numerical skillsHybrid Working: The role holder must be happy to work two days on-site in their London EMEA HQ each week, with the remainder spent working remotely from home. The closest underground station to the offices is Moorgate.*Inside IR35 (PAYE Umbrella): This contract is offered on a PAYE basis (via an umbrella company). Up to circa £1000 is the total amount we would pay your chosen umbrella. It is inclusive of holiday accrual. All statutory deductions (both Employers and Employee NI, Income Tax, Apprenticeship Levy, etc.) will be deducted by your umbrella from this figure.

Client Relationship: We have worked with this banking organisation for more than ten years and have been the recipient of their UK Supplier of the Year Award. Upon application with your CV, we will be in touch with full information on our client, the full job description and details on the application and selection process.

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