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Quantitative Analyst (A) in Financial Markets

For our client a major bank in Zurich we are seeking for a Quantitative Analyst in Financial Markets.
Duration of employment
24.09.2024 -
Pensum
100%
Reference
3126
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Description
Please note that due to applicable Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit.

Remote work from abroad is not possible.

Tasks
  • Develop quantitative models and algorithms for Trading, including order execution, market making, and alpha generation
  • Deliver well-documented prototype and production code to run financial models, mainly in Python and Scala
  • Create software applications, user interfaces, APIs, dashboards, and automated reports for business users
  • Assist with Business Development, including writing Data Analytics mandate, preparing reports, and delivering business presentations
  • Understand and clearly present Quantitative Finance literature
  • Create technical reports, and appropriately document developed libraries
  • Assist, when needed, with the development of Data Analytics platform, including Databases and Data Lake
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists, Developers, and Traders to jointly meet deadlines
Requirements
  • Master or PhD in a technical field, such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or alike
  • 3+ years of work experience as a Quantitative Analyst / Quantitative Developer in a financial firm
  • Advanced coding skills in programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab, Haskell, Scala, C++, and/or Java
  • Experience in Quantitative Trading, for example developing systematic strategies
  • Knowledge of Mathematical Finance and Financial Markets, including Algorithmic Trading, Derivative Pricing, Portfolio and Risk Management, Dynamic Programming, and Numerical Methods
  • Knowledge of Machine learning methodologies, including Clustering techniques, Factor Modelling, Reinforcement Learning, and Advanced Statistics
  • Knowledge of Git, SQL, and Dash (or similar). 
  • Basic knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, and VBA
  • Experience with Real Time Analytics, Low-Latency Algorithms, Webapp Development, Docker, Kubernetes, etc. is a strong plus
  • Experience with Business Development is a plus
  • Familiarity with Agile framework, including Jira, is a plus
  • Fluency in English
Soft Skills
  • Collaborative, team player, open minded, and easy to work with
  • Proficient presentation skills and high attention to detail
  • Able to explain technical results to non-technical audiences

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