Job Description
Join Summit Capital Partners, a premier global financial institution, as we redefine the future of quantitative finance. We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Financial Quantitative Analyst to join our elite Risk Management division in the heart of New York City. This role offers the opportunity to develop sophisticated mathematical models that drive strategic decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic market environment.
As part of our high-performing team, you will influence the core financial operations of the firm while leveraging cutting-edge technology and data science methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain complex pricing models for derivatives and structured products.
- Conduct rigorous back-testing and validation of quantitative models to ensure statistical accuracy and financial stability.
- Collaborate with front-office trading desks to provide actionable insights based on market volatility and risk exposure.
- Automate reporting workflows using Python and SQL to increase departmental efficiency.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, specifically CCAR and Basel III frameworks.
- Perform deep-dive analysis on macroeconomic trends to anticipate market shifts and portfolio impacts.
- Mentor junior analysts in best practices for data visualization and financial forecasting.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in quantitative research or financial modeling within the banking sector.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, R, or C++ for high-performance computing.
- Extensive experience with SQL and large-scale relational databases.
- Deep understanding of stochastic calculus, probability theory, and time-series analysis.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to communicate complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
- CFA, FRM, or CQF certification is considered a significant advantage.