Job Description
Are you a master of complex modeling with a passion for high-stakes finance? Summit Horizon Capital is seeking a Senior Financial Quantitative Analyst to join our elite trading desk in the heart of New York City. You will design, develop, and implement sophisticated mathematical models to drive investment strategies and optimize portfolio performance in an ever-evolving global market.
We offer a collaborative culture that rewards analytical rigor, creative problem-solving, and decisive action. If you are ready to impact the financial landscape, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain advanced pricing and risk management models using Python, R, and C++.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to refine quantitative strategies and improve alpha generation.
- Analyze large-scale financial datasets to identify market inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
- Automate reporting pipelines to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency across the firm.
- Conduct stress testing and sensitivity analysis on diverse financial portfolios.
- Present technical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Monitor market volatility and adapt models to shifting macroeconomic conditions.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quantitative finance or algorithmic trading.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with C++ is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of derivatives pricing, stochastic calculus, and time-series analysis.
- Strong background in machine learning techniques applied to financial forecasting.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects from conception to deployment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.