Quantitative Developer

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Company Overview

Join a leading hedge fund that excels in delivering innovative investment solutions across global markets. We are committed to leveraging advanced technology and quantitative methodologies to drive exceptional results for our clients. As part of our Credit Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing cutting-edge tools and models to support credit trading and investment strategies.

Job Title

Quantitative Developer - Credit Strategy


Role Summary

The Quantitative Developer for Credit Strategy will work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and quantitative researchers to design, build, and optimize analytics tools and platforms. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, particularly in credit, coupled with exceptional programming and quantitative skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance quantitative models and analytics for credit trading strategies.
  • Collaborate with the Credit Strategy team to build tools for pricing, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
  • Implement scalable and efficient code to process large datasets and deliver real-time analytics.
  • Work with trading desks to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Integrate new data sources and enhance data pipelines for analysis and reporting.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance.
  • 3+ years of experience as a quantitative developer or in a similar role within the financial industry.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java, with experience in developing production-level code.
  • Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and handling large datasets.
  • In-depth knowledge of credit products, including bonds, CDS, and structured credit instruments.
  • Familiarity with quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a hedge fund, investment bank, or proprietary trading environment.
  • Knowledge of fixed income analytics and valuation models.
  • Build on, expand and maintain the current code base & infrastructure used by both the discretionary and systematic risk taking arms of the team.
  • Write production level pricing code which can be deployed quickly and safely into our codebase, in addition to being written in such a way that it can be redeployed efficiently across various business lines.
  • Working on projects involving visual outputs for pricing/analytical tools, analysis to identify trends/opportunities etc.
  • Responsible for execution trading, offering the candidate exposure to the market directly.

Key Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Self-motivated with a passion for innovation and technology.

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