Junior Trader

We are looking for an experienced quant to join in a role which will focus on covering the Loan Financing and Direct Lending Business.

Job Summary:

As a Quantitative Research Credit Vice President within the Loan Financing and Direct Lending business, you will focus on covering the Loan Financing and Direct Lending business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identifying areas where we can positively contribute by streamlining and increase the level of automation on the Loan Financing and Direct Lending desks. 
• Strengthen the quality of our risk management capacity.
• Explaining model behavior, carrying out scenario analyses, developing and delivering quantitative tools, and supporting analytics
• Participate in the development of fundamental analysis models, that would allow to preliminary screen and assess the quality of an asset, or an obligor, 
• Ensure that all the ideas are documented, and either directly implement the solutions we propose or liaise with the broader team in order to achieve this.
• Writing model documentation compliant with internal and regulatory standards
• Working with model control teams to facilitate timely and efficient review and approval of models

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• An advanced degree in math, statistics, physics, financial engineering, computer science or equivalent subject
• At least 5 years of experience supporting a fixed income market making desk or the same amount of time partially spent on sell-side and buy-side firm
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of credit products and models
• Strong software design and data science skills, preferably with Python knowledge and experience
• Pro-active attitude: should have a natural interest to learn about our business, models, and infrastructure
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Attention to detail and focus on quality of deliverable