Quantitative Analyst - Risk

Job#: 3037419

Job Description:
Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical Quantitative Analyst in the Jersey City area to support the development, enhancement, and validation of fixed income risk models. This role is ideal for a quantitative professional with deep expertise in fixed income markets, market risk, and model research. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure model accuracy, performance, and regulatory readiness while delivering high-quality analysis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, enhance, and optimize fixed income risk models.
• Design and produce model performance metrics, analytics, and reporting for internal stakeholders and regulatory audiences.
• Conduct quantitative research to support model development and validation efforts.
• Independently analyze, format, and validate results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Monitor model performance and identify opportunities for enhancement and refinement.
• Support risk management initiatives through rigorous quantitative analysis and data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and model behavior effectively.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of hands-on experience in quantitative modeling, research, or risk analytics.
• Strong understanding of fixed income products and market risk concepts.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Value-at-Risk (VaR) modeling.
• Knowledge of U.S. Treasury securities, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and fixed income pricing models.
• Familiarity with SQL and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with model governance, performance monitoring, or regulatory reporting frameworks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines advanced quantitative modeling expertise with strong fixed income market knowledge and programming skills. They are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and capable of independently delivering high-quality analytical solutions in a fast-paced financial services environment.

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