Overview:
A top-tier investment firm is looking to add a Quantitative Analyst to its front-end US Rates trading team. This role involves building pricing, analytics, and risk tools to support decision-making across short-term interest rate and funding markets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain Python and Excel/VBA tools for rates products including USTs, OIS, SOFR futures/options, and STIRs.
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Automate data workflows from market data sources (e.g. Bloomberg, RiskVal).
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Build real-time dashboards and spread monitors (e.g. swap spreads, x-ccy, asset swap).
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Apply ML/AI techniques where additive to alpha or risk.
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Conduct macro-driven scenario analysis and support PMs with robust, production-level code.
Requirements:
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4–8 years in a front-office quant, desk strat, or analytics role.
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Strong Python (NumPy, Pandas, OOP) and Excel/VBA; Bloomberg API experience.
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Solid knowledge of US rates and funding markets.
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Experience delivering tools used by traders or PMs.
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Strong communication and ability to convert models into actionable insights.