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Senior Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst (Quant) to join their elite, fully remote trading strategies team. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, advanced statistical modeling, and sophisticated programming skills to develop and implement complex trading algorithms and risk management systems. You will work with vast datasets, pushing the boundaries of quantitative finance. This is a remote-first opportunity, enabling you to contribute from anywhere, with specific collaboration opportunities relevant to the financial ecosystem around **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, backtest, and implement quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes.
- Design and build sophisticated mathematical models for pricing, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
- Analyze large, complex financial datasets to identify market trends and trading opportunities.
- Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Python, C++, or R.
- Collaborate closely with traders, portfolio managers, and other quantitative analysts in a remote environment.
- Monitor the performance of trading algorithms and risk systems, making necessary adjustments.
- Research and stay abreast of the latest advancements in quantitative finance, machine learning, and data science.
- Contribute to the development of the firm's trading infrastructure and analytics platforms.
- Effectively communicate complex quantitative concepts and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in strategic discussions regarding market opportunities and risk exposure, considering insights relevant to **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**'s economic activities.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in quantitative finance, trading, or a related analytical role.
- Strong expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, stochastic calculus, and machine learning.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance (e.g., Python, C++, R, SQL).
- Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and high-performance computing.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a demanding remote setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Familiarity with the financial sector dynamics in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE** and its implications for trading strategies is advantageous.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Posted 2 days ago
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their globally distributed, remote-first trading and risk management team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated mathematical models and algorithms for pricing complex financial instruments, managing risk, and optimizing trading strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing large datasets, identifying market trends, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. This position involves close collaboration with traders, portfolio managers, and technology teams to translate business requirements into robust quantitative solutions. You will utilize advanced programming languages such as Python, C++, or R, and have extensive experience with statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and financial econometrics. Key responsibilities include performing backtesting of models, validating their performance, and ensuring their compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also be involved in designing and implementing risk management frameworks, stress testing portfolios, and developing hedging strategies. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a rigorous academic background, and a proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment. A deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and fixed income instruments is essential. A Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative finance, is required. Exceptional communication skills are necessary to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Join our client and contribute to their success by leveraging your quantitative prowess from anywhere in the world.
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