Job Description
Join Summit Global Capital, a premier investment banking institution, as a Senior Financial Quantitative Analyst. We are looking for a brilliant mind to join our high-frequency trading desk in the heart of Manhattan. You will work alongside industry veterans to architect robust financial models, drive algorithmic trading strategies, and ensure the integrity of our risk management frameworks in a fast-paced market environment.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a quant who thrives on solving complex mathematical problems and driving alpha in global markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain advanced pricing and risk models for derivatives and fixed-income products.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy low-latency trading algorithms.
- Conduct deep-dive statistical analysis on market trends to identify new revenue opportunities.
- Perform rigorous back-testing of trading strategies to minimize variance and maximize Sharpe ratios.
- Provide quantitative support to the Portfolio Management team during high-volatility market events.
- Automate manual reporting processes using Python to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with internal risk governance and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading within a major bank or hedge fund.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python, C++, and R.
- Deep understanding of stochastic calculus and probability theory.
- Proven track record of managing large datasets using SQL and Big Data technologies.
- Exceptional analytical thinking with a focus on problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.