The Transparency trader team is looking for an expert-level Quantitative Analytics Specialist in NY to work on strategic risk management initiatives for the global trading desks at our client. The ideal candidate has the following skills:

Essentials:
• Degree specializing in finance, risk management, or other quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant industry or risk management experience and/or accreditation.
• Strong quantitative background and experience producing analytical reports.
• Knowledge in data processing techniques and their application to management control information systems.
• Experience with Capital models and associated risk policies (IFI, LCT, GFX, GSTSM) is preferred.
• Familiar with source system (Murex, Calypso, TOMS & ION)
• Familiar with risk and PNL reporting platforms
• Be ready to be a team player and want to make an impact to improve the efficiency of the team.
• Good team player with excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines.
• To assist with the development and maintenance of codebase as required
• Assist with development and testing of systematic backtesting/optimization engine.
• Investigating/applying cutting edge quantitative ideas to improve systematic trading signals.
• Maintenance and monitoring of daily operational tools for building daily signals.
• Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, VBA, SQL, etc.) would an asset
• CFA and/or FRM would be considered an asset

Candidate should also be or have:
• Strong project management skill and able to prioritize and manage workloads to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines
• Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality and teamwork and ensure timely and effective communication
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to independently identify and solve problems in an effective and timely manner
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) to establish effective relationships across multiple business stakeholders

Senior Analyst- 3+ years of experience
· Strong business knowledge. Day to day. Will provide support and ongoing monitoring. BAU kind of support. Does not expect to lead or be independent more assistance or help. Pricing risk management issues. May lead some research efforts.
· Expects them to perform analysis kind of work. Development how to forecast and assess, work with development team. Assist the team with regulatory projects. More junior level.

· Tech stacks- Java, Python, SQL, Json. Either or both. Both is a nice to have.
· react or angular more for developers.

· Building some pricing risk tools for desk. CRA, FRA candidates means you are on right track but certification are not required. .

· 1st line working closely with stake holders. Down the line will grow more into senior role.
· Hybrid 2 days in office.
· Will be sitting on trading desk flexible on location in NYC.