| Job Title: | Quantitative Analyst (Commodity & Equities) |
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| Reference: | BHJNRQUANTAN123 |
| Salary: | £30000 - £40000 per annum + Bonus, Package, |
| Location(s): | City of London |
| Industry(s): | Banking |
| Advertiser: | Goodman Masson Recruitment Services |
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 17-03-2010 |
Description:
My client, a London based investment bank is currently seeking to recruit a number of Quantitative Analysts with an interest in Commodities and Equities to join its Risk Management and modelling team.The successful applicants main duty will be to participate as a reliable and pro-active member of the team so self motivation to complete tasks and projects within the team is essential as well as new trade verification, daily validation of booking of structured / exotic trades in equities, commodities and alternative investments.
You will also gain experience in the preparation of analyses, and regular reporting of model reserve calculations, issue reports, pricing submissions, parameter calibration etc as well as use and interpret a wide range of Front Office systems, e.g. Murex, Avid/Diva and Bloomberg etc.
Experience Required
- Quantitative background with BSc, MSc or equivalent in mathematics, physics, engineering or comparable education. Some professional experience an advantage.
- Good knowledge of financial instruments used in capital markets, in particular equity and commodity derivatives.
- Understanding of price modelling techniques for p&l and risk, including analysis of mathematics and underlying assumptions.
- Excellent IT skills including standard applications, good knowledge of structured programming languages with experience in C++ an advantage.
- Proactive and solution driven problem solving skills.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Manage tasks independently and present results to others inside and outside the group.
- Undertake self-development and self-education
This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a major banking group undergoing strong growth and to play a key role in the further development of its corporate banking franchise.
Goodman Masson is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Goodman Masson is an equal opportunities employer.
