Quantitative Researcher

Chi Square Economics
Newcastle upon Tyne
6 months ago
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Quantitative Researcher - competitive salary - Madrid, (Spain)


A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its expanding team in Madrid. The firm delivers advanced software solutions and strategic consulting to clients in the financial services and investment sectors, providing the chance to tackle complex, real-world quantitative challenges.


Role


In this role, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of quant-driven projects, including:

  • Designing and maintaining pricing models, trading tools, and risk analytics platforms
  • Applying advanced mathematics, modelling techniques, and data analysis to solve complex problems
  • Sourcing, cleaning, and preparing datasets, then building and coding production-ready solutions


This position sits at the crossroads of data science, quantitative research, and software development, making it well-suited for someone who enjoys building tools from scratch and thrives on solving challenging problems


Requirements


  • Postgraduate degree in Mathematics or another numerically-focused discipline from a leading university
  • Professional experience in financial services (e.g., banking, asset management, hedge funds) with exposure to Rates or Equities
  • Strong understanding of derivatives pricing and modelling
  • Proficiency in C#, C++, Java, or Python, with hands-on coding experience.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques
  • Excellent academic track record, including strong A-Level (or equivalent) results
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.


Benefits


  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • A collaborative and stimulating working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Rapid career growth in a fast-expanding business



If you’re excited about applying your quantitative expertise to real-world financial problems and want to progress in a dynamic, growing consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.


Please apply below or please feel free to share your CV with Georgina, for a confidential discussion to learn more ().


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