Job Description
Join Summit Capital Partners, a leader in quantitative finance, as we push the boundaries of algorithmic trading and risk management. We are seeking a high-caliber Financial Quantitative Analyst to join our New York headquarters. You will work alongside industry veterans to architect sophisticated models that drive our market strategy in a high-velocity environment.
At Summit, we value intellectual rigor, technical mastery, and a collaborative spirit. If you thrive on solving complex financial puzzles and are looking to make a measurable impact, this is your next career destination.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and implement advanced pricing and risk models using Python and C++.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to refine quantitative strategies and improve alpha generation.
- Analyze large-scale financial datasets to identify market inefficiencies and trends.
- Automate reporting workflows to increase efficiency in trade execution and monitoring.
- Conduct rigorous back-testing of trading algorithms under various market stress scenarios.
- Stay abreast of macroeconomic shifts and regulatory changes that impact asset classes.
- Present complex findings to stakeholders to support data-driven investment decisions.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- 3+ years of experience in quantitative finance, hedge funds, or institutional banking.
- Expertise in Python, C++, and SQL; proficiency in R or MATLAB is a plus.
- Deep understanding of derivative pricing, stochastic calculus, and time-series analysis.
- Proven ability to bridge the gap between complex mathematical theory and practical execution.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail and data integrity.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical partners.