Quant Developer

Data Intellect • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where you’ll work with some of the biggest names in Capital Markets and continue to elevate your expertise solving complex challenges in an environment built on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. We are seeking an experienced Senior Quant Developer to join a growing Risk Technology team responsible for modernising and enhancing a critical risk management platform. The team is focused on expanding analytical capabilities, improving system stability and delivering sophisticated risk and portfolio analytics used across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitative professional who enjoys developing practical analytical solutions to complex capital markets challenges while working closely with engineering teams to bring those solutions into production.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline such as: Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering
• Strong analytical and mathematical background with proven experience developing quantitative models.
• Significant industry experience within capital markets, risk management, quantitative research or quantitative development.
• Deep understanding of risk analytics, portfolio valuation and hedging methodologies.
• Ability to design and build models independently from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with both quantitative and engineering teams.
• Experience delivering business value quickly within complex financial environments.
• C# preferred. Strong Java or C++ candidates will also be considered.
• Sufficient programming ability to implement and maintain quantitative models in production environments.
• Experience working with large-scale financial systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative models and analytics used within risk management and portfolio valuation systems.
• Build sophisticated risk, hedging, and portfolio optimisation tools, including analytics related to position management, hedge effectiveness, and optimal hedge sizing.
• Work closely with Core Engineering teams to integrate quantitative models into scalable production platforms.
• Contribute to the modernisation of the firm's risk technology architecture and analytical capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into robust quantitative solutions.
• Validate and enhance existing risk methodologies, ensuring accuracy, performance, and practical applicability.
• Support the evolution of risk metrics and portfolio analytics across multiple asset classes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk, Technology, and Front Office functions.

Benefits

• Hybrid & flexible working
• Global opportunities
• Continuous learning – day one access to paid training, certifications and leadership development.
• Clear progression pathways – biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s to excel your career growth and development.
• Healthcare & wellbeing – provider dependent on region.
• Flexible, increasing holiday allowance – option to work bank holidays providing greater flexibility in holiday usage
• Generous referral bonuses
• Exciting social events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior