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Financial Quantitative Analyst




Job Summary:

The Financial Quantitative Analyst develops quantitative financial tools to create mathematical models to improve financial analytical tools used in organizations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Uses mathematical or statistical techniques to solve practical issues in finance including risk management, securities trading, derivative valuation, or financial market regulation.
  • Determines the efficacy of existing and new financial models, products, and analytics.
  • Coordinates with financial analysts to analyze trading strategies, market conditions, and trading system performance to establish quantitative techniques.
  • Works with product development teams to validate and implement quantitative solutions.
  • Assists in the development and testing of new analytical software to ensure compliance with specifications or scope of work.
  • Establishes data collection methods and recommends updates when necessary.
  • Creates methods of assessing and measuring company performance regarding environmental, social, and governance issues.
  • Interprets financial analysis results and prepares summary reports of findings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent computer operation and programming skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Math, Science, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
  • Three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

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