Quant Roles- VP

Quant Analytics & Validation: Desk Mandates (Cross-Asset, London) The desk is busy right now—we’re running exclusive mandates for two major global trading houses, each scaling up their quantitative analytics, validation, and trading model capabilities. Multiple high-impact roles available (AVP through VP).

Quant Analytics & Validation: Desk Mandates (Cross-Asset, London)

The desk is busy right now—we’re running exclusive mandates for two major global trading houses, each scaling up their quantitative analytics, validation, and trading model capabilities. Multiple high-impact roles available (AVP through VP).

Open Roles Include:

- Credit Validator

• Validate and benchmark pricing models and algorithmic trading models for credit derivatives (CDS, tranches, indices, structured products, ABS, repos)

• Assess model risk, test methodologies, produce technical validation reports, and advise stakeholders

- Rates Model Validation Quant

• Validate and enhance pricing/risk models for rates derivatives and interest rate products (swaps, swaptions, macro bonds, FRTB, IMA)

• Build testing frameworks and support front office rates trading desk.

- FX Quant / FX Model Validation / eFX Quant

• Model development and validation for FX and eFX pricing/trading models, including options and algorithmic pricing engines

• Emphasis on production Python/C++/Java and experience closely supporting FO trading

- Equity Model Validation Quant

• End-to-end model validation for equity derivatives and exotics, scenario and analytics frameworks, and regulatory compliance

• Lead validation of front office models for systematic, structured, and hybrid equity strategies

Who Should Apply?

• PhD/MSc or equivalent in mathematical finance, engineering, mathematics, or quantitative disciplines

• Proven front office, quant research, model validation, or model development track record (ideally with leadership or mentoring)

• Strong cross-asset product knowledge (any of credit, rates, FX, equity)

• Advanced programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)

• Experience writing technical validation reports and communicating findings to trading, quant, and risk.

If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to hadjra.sohawon@robertwalters.com

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