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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 14 days ago
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an accomplished Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their sophisticated and fully remote Risk Management division. This crucial role involves developing, implementing, and validating complex quantitative models used for risk assessment, pricing, and regulatory compliance across various financial products. You will be responsible for designing sophisticated algorithms, performing statistical analysis on large datasets, and ensuring the accuracy and robustness of financial models. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background in a quantitative discipline, extensive experience in financial modeling, and a deep understanding of financial markets and risk management principles. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance, such as Python, R, C++, or MATLAB, is essential. You will collaborate closely with trading desks, portfolio managers, and compliance officers, providing critical insights and analytical support. As a remote professional, you must demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a meticulous approach to detail, and outstanding communication abilities to articulate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to key strategic decisions within a dynamic financial environment from the comfort of your home office. We are looking for a proactive, intellectually curious individual who can drive innovation in quantitative modeling and risk management. Your analytical expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding the financial health and stability of our client.
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Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and hedging of financial instruments.
- Perform statistical analysis and data mining on large datasets to identify market trends and risks.
- Validate model performance and conduct back-testing to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9) through model governance and documentation.
- Collaborate with front-office and middle-office teams to provide analytical support and insights.
- Research and implement new modeling techniques and methodologies.
- Develop and automate reporting processes for model performance and risk metrics.
- Stay updated on market developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in quantitative finance.
- Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the risk management function through advanced quantitative analysis.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative analysis, risk management, or a related role within the financial services industry.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and programming (Python, R, C++, or MATLAB).
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, derivatives, and risk management frameworks.
- Experience with data manipulation and visualization tools.
- Proven ability to develop and implement complex algorithms.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to finance is a plus.
- Experience with regulatory compliance in financial institutions is highly valued.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client, a distinguished financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their fully remote team, focusing on sophisticated risk management strategies. This role is critical in developing and implementing advanced mathematical models to assess and mitigate financial risks across the organization. You will be instrumental in creating predictive models for market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, ensuring the firm's financial stability and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include designing and validating complex algorithms, performing stress testing and scenario analysis, and providing expert insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Econometrics, coupled with extensive experience in financial modeling and risk management. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or C++ is essential, along with a deep understanding of financial instruments and markets. You will collaborate with trading desks, portfolio managers, and compliance officers to provide robust risk assessments and develop effective hedging strategies. As a remote employee, you must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to influence key strategic decisions within a leading financial services firm, working entirely from your chosen location. We are looking for a problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for financial markets and quantitative finance. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding the firm's assets and ensuring its long-term success. The role is conceptually tied to Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , but is performed entirely remotely, enabling access to top talent globally.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst (Risk Management)
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst specializing in Risk Management for a fully remote position. This role is critical in developing and implementing sophisticated financial models to assess, measure, and mitigate market, credit, and operational risks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of statistical modeling, programming languages, and financial instruments, with a proven ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable business insights. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining risk models, performing stress testing, and contributing to strategic risk management decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, validating, and implementing quantitative models for risk assessment, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
- Performing complex statistical analysis and data mining to identify risk patterns and trends.
- Conducting stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the resilience of portfolios and business strategies under adverse conditions.
- Contributing to the development and enhancement of risk management frameworks and policies.
- Implementing and optimizing risk measurement and reporting systems.
- Collaborating with business units, IT, and compliance teams to ensure effective integration of risk management practices.
- Staying abreast of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in quantitative risk management.
- Programming in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for model development and data analysis.
- Documenting model methodologies, assumptions, and validation processes thoroughly.
- Presenting complex quantitative findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Performing back-testing and sensitivity analysis of risk models to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness.
- Identifying and proposing innovative solutions to enhance risk management capabilities.
- Mentoring junior quantitative analysts and contributing to team development.
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