Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of high-frequency trading and risk management? Summit Horizon Capital is seeking a sharp, data-driven Senior Financial Quantitative Analyst to join our elite team in the heart of Manhattan. You will be responsible for developing sophisticated mathematical models that drive our investment strategies and ensure optimal portfolio performance.
We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is rewarded and career growth is exponential. If you are passionate about financial engineering and advanced analytics, this is your opportunity to work with global leaders in the sector.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain complex quantitative models for derivative pricing and risk assessment.
- Conduct deep-dive statistical analysis on large financial datasets to identify market alpha opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into high-performance execution platforms.
- Perform rigorous back-testing of algorithmic strategies to ensure robustness and reliability.
- Monitor live trading performance and provide actionable insights for strategy optimization.
- Advise senior leadership on market trends and technical risk exposure.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards and internal financial governance protocols.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis within the banking or hedge fund sector.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python, C++, or R for financial modeling and data manipulation.
- Strong understanding of stochastic calculus, time-series analysis, and econometrics.
- Proven ability to translate complex theoretical research into scalable production code.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.