Front Office Quant – Credit Trading

Our client is a tier 1 investment bank in London who are looking for a highly analytical problem solver with front office expertise in quantitative modeling and financial markets.

The role is VP level and with a base salary range of £140k – £170k (maybe some flex to increase – depending on experience.)

Join a global team of Quantitative Strategists and work directly with traders in credit markets (EM, bonds, derivatives, structured products).

Please find key elements of the role below and get in touch today to discuss the role in full detail.

Please only apply if you meet the requirements below – we will have other roles should this not be quite right.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

✔ Develop and maintain Python desk tools and C++ analytics libraries

✔ Conduct market risk stress testing and analyze key risk drivers

✔ Design and implement pricing models and hedging strategies

✔ Support traders and risk functions with data-driven insights

🔹 What We’re Looking For:

✅ Strong Python/C++ programming skills

✅ Deep understanding of credit markets and derivatives pricing

✅ Experience with large dataset analysis and quantitative modeling

✅ Advanced degree (PhD/Master’s) or equivalent experience

I look forward to hearing from you.

tg@barclaysimpson.com