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Quant Developer

Cititec Talent
London
9 months ago
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Quant Developer

Commodities

London, UK

£700 - £850 /day


We are seeking an experienced Quant Developer with a strong background in commodities and a proven track record in market risk and pricing models. In this role, you will leverage your quantitative expertise and programming skills to develop and enhance tools that support trading strategies, risk assessment, and pricing analytics.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement sophisticated models for risk, pricing, and Value at Risk (VaR) calculations, with a focus on commodities.
  • Collaborate with trading and risk teams to support market and counterparty risk assessment, leveraging tools like Monte Carlo simulations and time series analysis.
  • Develop and optimize pricing models with attention to market factors such as seasonality and volatility.
  • Implement counterparty risk frameworks, including PFE and XVA, using factor-based approaches and correlation analytics.


Key Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Quant Developer, Quant Strategist, or Quantitative Analyst in a Hedge Fund, Oil Major, Commodities Trading House, or Bank.
  • Deep understanding of commodities derivatives, options pricing, and risk factors.
  • Advanced Python programming skills, with a strong focus on problem-solving and troubleshooting.

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