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This section contains all our quantitative analytics jobs related to the financial services sector.

In the international financial markets, successful trading strategies are devised by highly educated, mathematically oriented financial engineers known as "quants". They create financial theories, computer models, valuation techniques and trading programs used by hedge funds, and investment banks.

Quants working in the financial sector frequently have advanced degrees and PhDs in disciplines such as physics, economics and computer science, or any of several mathematical specialties such as multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability theory and statistical inference.

To succeed in a quant job, you also need to be familiar with widely used programming languages such as C++. It will help if you know the work of economists Myron Scholes, Fischer Black and Robert C. Merton. Scholes and Black are synonymous with options pricing theory, having developed the famous Black-Scholes equation. Their model provided the fundamental conceptual framework for valuing options, and has become the de facto standard in the world's financial markets for valuing those instruments, along with many types of bonds and derivatives that contain embedded options.

Beyond advanced degrees, many employers require prospective quants to pass a rigorous vetting process that includes verification of references and, ideally, published research. Quant careers may focus on designing and trading complex structured products such as derivatives. There are also a number of opportunities to work in hedge funds.

The use of computer-driven models or algorithms to both identify and rapidly execute profitable arbitrage opportunities has grown rapidly in recent years, to account for the bulk of daily trading volume. To continue executing trades for funds that rely on those models, broker-dealers recruit quants to refine the platforms that communicate orders.

Risk-focused quants also work for specialized software vendors that create and produce risk management products.

Quantitative analytics is one area where a candidate with a doctorate isn't considered to be overqualified, although a master's degree in the appropriate discipline can sometimes suffice. Unlike with MBA candidates, the pedigree of your university isn't always viewed as a hiring advantage. When seeking a junior quant job, it's more important to demonstrate you have the skills needed to succeed in the job such as an advanced degree in mathematics, economics, physics, computer science or similar disciplines, an ability to program complex financial models, and good communication skills. Many quants pass the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) designed by Dr Paul Wilmott.

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ALM Treasury Quantitative Analyst ITS-City Ltd Competitive UK-London 18 May 13

Asset Liability Management Treasury Quants required at Leading Investment Bank

Model Validation - AVP Carr Lyons Competetive UK-London 18 May 13

Model Validation - Quantitative Analysis/Exotics

Counterparty Risk Quant Analyst Huxley Associates GBP45000 - GBP75000 per annum + Car Allo... UK-London 17 May 13

One of my clients is doing considerable hiring into their risk department and intend on bringing in talented a...

Project Manager – Implementation of risk and optimisation software Raise Partner Upon experience and expertise UK-London 17 May 13

Since 2001, Raise Partner has been delivering robust risk analytics and portfolio optimisation software and se...

Quantitative Finance Consultant Raise Partner Upon experience and expertise UK-London 17 May 13

Since 2001, RaisePartner has been delivering robust risk analytics and portfolio optimisation software and se...

C++ Quantitative Developer - Pricing & Risk Scope AT £600 to £800 per day UK-London 17 May 13

C++ Developer, Quantitative Analytics, Pricing & Risk Management, Highly Numerate, Front Office, Excel VB/VBA,...

Java Developer - eFX Quant / Trading Desk UBS Competitive Permanent Salary UK-London 17 May 13

A fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Java developer to work closely with a team of Quants developing a...

Senior Quantitative Analyst / Developer Paragon Executive Very competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Our client, a large Global Asset Manager, is looking to hire a Senior Quantitative Analyst / Developer to join...

Investment Analyst - Scientific Investment Management - London Not Disclosed Excellent basic plus quarterly bonus & b... UK-London 17 May 13

One of Europe's largest scientific investment management companies is looking to hire a talented graduate to a...

Credit Exposure Modelling Analyst Robert Walters UK Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

To refine methodology and provide guidance to the implementation of Collateral modeling framework for Central ...

Highly Quantitative Risk Manager – Equities – Leading buy side institution GQR Global Markets £ Excellent total package UK-London 17 May 13

Leading Hedge Fund who specialise in quantitative strategies across Equities is currently looking for a Quanti...

Credit Risk Quant Eames Consulting Risk £50 000 - £70 000 UK-London 17 May 13

**LGD, EAD, SAS, Quantitative Analytics, Top Tier IB, London**

FICC Quant(s) - multiple roles Westbourne Partners Negotiable UK-London 17 May 13

I am working on numerous opportunities within the FICC Quant space at the moment

URGENT HIRE - X Commodities Quantitative Analyst Westbourne Partners Negotiable/Compettitive UK-London 17 May 13

Tier 1 Investment Bank is looking for two VP level Quantitative Analysts to work on the FO Commodities Desk.

Associate / VP - Advanced Modeller - Real Estate Investment Team Not Disclosed Basic plus Bonus. UK-London 17 May 13

US Private Equity Firm is looking to hire an advanced cash flow modeller.

VP Operational Risk Modelling Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Top tier bank seeks an individual to help with the development and maintenance of my client's Operational Risk...

Credit Risk Methodology - Vice President Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

A prestigious investment bank are seeking a quantitative credit risk professional with specific IMM / Basel ex...

C++ Developer (Quant Analytics) Scope AT £550-650pd UK-London 17 May 13

Results orientated C++ Developer with a strong mathematical/ analytical mind to work in a highly pressurized a...

Quant Developer C++ Real Staffing GBP650 per day UK-London 17 May 13

I currently have an exciting opportunity within a Top Tier Bank''s Quant Analytics group for a C++ Quant Devel...

Quantitative Analyst – Pricing Model Implementation C++ - London - World renowned quant team ITS-City Ltd Excellent UK-London 17 May 13

We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a prestigious Pricing Implementation team in London devel...

VaR Modelling Quant - Tier 1 Investment Bank ITS-City Ltd Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Tier 1 investment bank is seeking a VaR modelling quant to join a high profile Market Risk Modelling in London

Experienced Quant Analyst - Interest Rates/Inflation – Pricing Model Implementation - London ITS-City Ltd Exceptional UK-London 17 May 13

My client is seeking an experienced Quant to join a quantitative analytics team, reporting directly to the Glo...

Quantitative Research - Credit QR- Vice President- based London J.P.Morgan. Competitve UK-London 17 May 13

Please see the job description

Quantitative Research - Metals Quantitative Analyst - Associate- Based in London J.P.Morgan. Competitve UK-London 17 May 13

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Quantitative Risk Management - Fixed Income, Credit Derivatives Rees Draper Wright c.£100,000 - £125,00 (Total Package) UK-London 17 May 13

A leading Hedge Fund business requires a technical quantitative risk analyst. The Risk Management team is Fron...

Java Developer Analyst (Maths) Hedge Fund London Durlston Partners £60,000 + Full Benefits + c100% Bonuses UK-London 17 May 13

Junior Java Developer with Matlab and strong Maths required to join a Quant Desk at world class hedge fund

Global Asset Manager Hiring Investment Research Quant Analyst- £Negotiable eka Finance £Negotiable Depending Upon Experience UK-London 17 May 13

Global Quantitative Asset Manager with an excellent reputation for strong fund performance based in London C...

Macro Hedge Fund Hiring Quant Researchers/ £ Competitive eka Finance £Competitive UK-London 17 May 13

Leading macro hedge fund are looking to hire quantitative research analysts.

Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) Catastrophe Modeller Hanover Search Global Insurance Partners Base to £75,000 plus exceptional bonus UK-London 17 May 13

*Genuinely unique opportunity for a strong catastrophe modeller to join a leading organisation operating in th...

Quantitative Analyst - Credit Products AVP/VP Hudson Banking Attractive package UK-London 17 May 13

My client, a Top Tier Investment Bank, is seeking an experienced Front Office Quantitative Analyst/Model Valid...

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