Quantitative Analyst - Jersey City
Quantitative Analyst - Jersey City
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Job Description
The Quantitative Analyst will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our inhouse fixed income risk models. This position involves designing and producing model performance metrics and reports to facilitate communication with both internal model users and external supervisors. The analyst will independently format and validate analysis results to ensure highquality outputs.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity for hybrid work schedule (partially remote)
Why you should apply for this position today
This contract role offers an engaging opportunity to work at the forefront of quantitative risk analysis. By joining our team you will contribute to critical projects that underline the importance of financial stability and risk management in the markets.
Skills
- 5 years of working experience in quantitative models and research
- 3 years of handson experience specifically in fixed income and/or market risk
- Proficiency in at least one highlevel programming language (Python C Java etc.)
- Familiarity with SQL is a plus
- Knowledge of treasury securities and/or mortgagebacked securities pricing and VaR modeling is highly valued
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance inhouse fixed income risk models
- Design and produce model performance metrics and reports
- Support communication with internal model users and external supervisors
- Format and validate analysis results to ensure quality
Qualifications
- 5 years of working experience in quantitative analysis
- 3 years of handson experience in quantitative models particularly in fixed income and/or market risk
- Strong understanding of quantitative modeling
- Excellent communication skills
Education Requirements
- Masters degree or above in a quantitative field of study
Education Requirements Credential Category
- Masters degree or higher in Mathematics Statistics Finance or related quantitative disciplines
Experience Requirements
- 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis
- 3 years of handson experience with quantitative models and risk management
Why work in Jersey City NJ
Jersey City offers a vibrant urban environment with a closeknit community feel. The city is conveniently located near New York City providing easy access to its vast resources and professional opportunities. Jersey City boasts a rich cultural scene diverse dining options and beautiful waterfront areas making it an attractive place for both work and leisure.
Employment Type: ContractorEducation Level: Masters degree
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):
1. Do you have 5 years of working experience and must have 3 years of handson experience in quantitative models research with deep understanding in fixed income and/or market risk.
2. Are you fluent in at least one high level programming language (Python C Java etc.). Familiarity with SQL is a plus.
3. Do you have knowledge of treasury securities and/or mortgagebacked securities pricing and VaR modeling a big plus
4. Do you have strong analytical and problemsolving skills
5. Do you have excellent communication skills both oral and written
6. Do you have Masters degree or above in a quantitative field of study.
7. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Employment Type
Full Time
