Quantitative Analyst
LHH Jersey City, New Jersey, United States (On-site)
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Quantitative Analyst at our top tier banking client in Jersey City, NJ.
Job title: Quantitative Analyst
Job Summary
The candidate will work as a Business Analyst handling large datasets with a focus on data governance for historical market data and risk management capabilities enhancement. They will collaborate with various teams to support the implementation and testing of market risk models like VaR/S-VaR and ensure the accuracy of risk system requirements. The job is for someone who analyzes big sets of data to help manage risks in financial markets. They work with different teams to make sure that tools used to measure risks are working correctly.
Analyst handling large date sets. Must have SQL and basic Python experience.
Lead responsibilities for data governance of historical market data used in calculating Value at Risk VaR Stressed Value at Risk SVaR and other critical Market Risk metrics.
Working closely with the Market Risk Methodology Line of Business Risk Managers and Technology teams.
The candidate will work to enhance our overall risk management capabilities and provide support for the implementation testing and rollout of VaR/S-VaR market risk models.
With a good working knowledge of market data infrastructure data flows and market risk models
SQL, Python, Value at Risk (VaR), Stressed Value at Risk (SVaR), Market Risk Models
Related Job Titles: Quantitative Analyst, Risk Manager, Data Analyst
Skill Requirements
Must-Have Requirements:
Proficiency in SQL
Experience with Python
Knowledge of Value at Risk (VaR) and Stressed Value at Risk (SVaR)
Understanding of Market Risk Models
Ability to analyze and communicate quantitative risk implications
Preferred Requirements:
Advanced desktop technology skills such as Excel and PowerPoint
Master's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, accounting, computer science, or quantitative disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
Pay Details: $48.43 per hour
Search managed by: Bert Baloga
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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