Quantitative Analyst/Specialist

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, translate business needs into technical solutions, and effectively bridge communication between quantitative researchers and software developers. Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases, with hands-on experience in database design, stored procedure development, query optimization, and performance tuning; Snowflake experience strongly preferred.

Job Title: Quantitative Analyst/Specialist
Location: Jersey-hybrid
Duration: 6 Months (will be extended upon performance evaluation)Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain research and prototype development platforms, including database architecture, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Develop, test, deploy, and support quantitative model prototypes, analytical tools, and automated workflows; monitor daily scheduled jobs and production processes.
• Perform NSCC margin and stress testing model monitoring, performance reporting, and analysis to support risk management activities.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and risk teams to support model development, research initiatives, and data analysis needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and independently design, build, test, and document small-to-medium-scale projects.
• Serve as a liaison between Financial Engineering, Market Risk, Risk Technology, and application development teams, facilitating effective communication between business and technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline and at least 5 years of experience in quantitative development, database development, or financial model implementation.
• Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, SQLAlchemy, pyodbc, subprocess, logging, and Snowpark.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases, with hands-on experience in database design, stored procedure development, query optimization, and performance tuning; Snowflake experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Linux, Git, Bitbucket, and modern software development practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting financial and quantitative models, with familiarity with financial engineering concepts and terminology.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, translate business needs into technical solutions, and effectively bridge communication between quantitative researchers and software developers.