Our client is a global asset management firm that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. They are constantly pursuing innovation in our investing processes to help deliver on their mission of producing superior risk-adjusted returns. They are growing and looking for a Quant analyst for a discretionary macro team focused on rates (London, UK)

Responsibilities:
 Build innovative tools and conduct in-depth data analysis and research to identify market
trends, anomalies, and potential alpha-generating opportunities in developed rates markets
 Develop systematic models and assist with strategy research for discretionary macro investing
process
 Develop custom data visualization tools for trading analysis to support the PM
 Develop custom interest rate curve pricing models
 Systemize execution processes for efficiency and transaction cost minimization
Requirements:
 2-3 years of relevant financial services experience in quant research or development
 Understanding of interest rate curve building (either swaps or bonds). Understanding of modern
techniques for OIS/Libor swap rate curve building desirable.
 Understanding/ experience analyzing US Treasury and/or European government bond markets
preferred
 Strong proficiency in Python programming and data manipulation libraries and experience
dealing with datasets (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy)
 Experience with Dash/Plotly or other visualization software highly desirable
 Experience with database programming languages (e.g. kdb, SQL)
 Strong knowledge of MS Excel (especially using real-time data)
 Strong knowledge of statistics and/or econometrics to perform back-testing
 Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail
 Ability to think creatively
 Curiosity and eagerness to learn, self-motivated and proactive attitude. Willingness to grow
professionally
 Commitment to the highest ethical standards