Quantitative Analyst (A) in Financial Markets

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