Front Office Pricing Quant - Elite Systematic Trading Firm

I’m working with one of London’s fastest-growing systematic trading firms, looking for an experienced Front Office Pricing Quant to join their quantitative research team.

The team is building a new in-house derivatives pricing library, responsible for developing the models and analytics that support pricing and trading decisions across multiple asset classes.

The role will focus on researching, designing, and implementing pricing models, working closely with traders and researchers to take quantitative ideas from initial development through to live production. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a critical part of the firm’s trading infrastructure while working on complex derivatives problems.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and enhance derivatives pricing models across areas such as Rates, FX, Commodities, and Equities.
2. Work closely with traders and researchers on model design, calibration, and validation.
3. Support the integration of quantitative models into live pricing and trading systems.

Requirements:

1. 10 years+ of experience as a Front Office Pricing Quant within a trading environment.
2. Deep understanding of derivatives pricing and stochastic modelling.
3. Experience across multiple asset classes.
4. Strong C++ programming skills.
5. Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.

Please contact daniel.mclagan@stanfordblack.com for more information.

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