Role Summary:
Join a leading macro hedge fund who are looking for a senior quantitative researcher specializing in interest rate volatility products. This senior role focuses on developing and enhancing pricing and risk models for a broad range of derivatives, working closely with trading teams to support decision-making and strategy execution.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and implement quantitative models for pricing and managing risk of interest rate volatility products
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Model the behavior of a range of OTC and listed interest rate derivatives, including swaptions, caps/floors, mid-curves, and futures options
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Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to integrate models into trading strategies
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Contribute to the improvement of analytics tools and infrastructure
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Manage projects with a high degree of autonomy and proactively identify areas for enhancement
Requirements:
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7+ years of experience in quantitative research or modeling, focused on interest rate volatility
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Deep knowledge of interest rate derivatives (swaptions, caps/floors, mid-curves, CMS spread options, and exchange-traded options)
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Strong programming skills in Python
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Experience working with portfolio managers or willingness to engage directly with front-office teams
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Ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced environment
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Based in London or open to relocation
Benefits:
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Competitive compensation
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Exposure to advanced quantitative research and trading
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Dynamic and collaborative team environment
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Opportunities for continued learning and growth