Market Risk Quant
LevelUp London, United KingdomMarket Risk Quant
We are partnering with a leading global investment banking platform seeking an experienced Market Risk Quant to join its Fixed Income and Risk Management team.
This is a highly visible role focused on traded credit products, including bonds, CDS/CDX, and structured credit instruments such as Credit Linked Notes (CLNs). The successful candidate will play a key role in developing pricing and risk analytics capabilities while supporting the continued growth of a highly successful and expanding fixed income franchise.
The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative research, trading, risk management, and technology, contributing directly to front-office and risk decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Quantitative Analytics Development- Contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of an in-house bond analytics platform.
- Develop and implement pricing models, yield curve construction methodologies, and credit spread models.
- Build scalable quantitative solutions to support trading and risk management activities.
- Provide quantitative expertise to Fixed Income trading desks and Market Risk teams.
- Support a broad range of traded credit products including:
- Corporate and government bonds
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS/CDX)
- Structured credit products
- Credit Linked Notes (CLNs)
- Develop and enhance risk measurement methodologies, including:
- Interest Rate and Credit Spread Sensitivities
- Value at Risk (VaR)
- Stress Testing Frameworks
- Scenario Analysis
- Ensure models are robust, scalable, and suitable for production environments.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of pricing and risk models.
- Support model validation processes and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal governance standards.
- Partner closely with Trading, Risk, Technology, and Quantitative teams to deliver strategic analytics solutions.
- Translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior quantitative analysts and developers.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
- Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to the adoption of modern analytics infrastructure and cloud-based solutions where appropriate.
- 8+ years of experience within:
- Market Risk Quantitative Analytics
- Quantitative Research
- Fixed Income Analytics
- Credit Risk Modelling
- Financial Engineering
Demonstrated expertise across:
- Fixed Income products
- Bonds and credit markets
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS/CDX)
- Structured credit products
- Credit Linked Notes (CLNs)
- Advanced Python programming skills.
- Strong quantitative and statistical modelling expertise.
- Experience developing and implementing production-grade pricing and risk models.
- Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure is advantageous.
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline such as:
- Mathematics
- Finance
- Engineering
- Physics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
- Join a growing fixed income and credit business with significant investment in analytics and technology.
- Work on complex quantitative challenges across pricing, trading, and risk management.
- Gain exposure to senior stakeholders across Front Office and Risk.
- Play a key role in shaping the next generation of fixed income analytics capabilities.
- Opportunity to influence strategic initiatives and mentor the next generation of quantitative talent.
If you are a hands-on quantitative professional with deep expertise in fixed income and credit products, and are looking to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing environment, we would love to hear from you.