Quantitative Analyst

Responsibilities
Performs research and stays abreast of developments within field and contributes to directional strategy for one or more areas of the organization
Works with specialized software programs in order to calculate risk, pricing, and/or other values for senior management.
Apply numerical and quantitative statistical techniques using the data from various financial transactions
Maintain and modify all analytical models in use
Interpret results for analytical procedures
Consult industry / organization experts, confer with other engineers and analysts to understand strategies, unique dynamics and performance to enhance analysis
Define and recommend model specifications and data collection methods
Apply critical thinking to solve customer or operational requirements
Perform tasks and applies knowledge of principles and methods necessary to meet operational requirements
Interpret and explain products and/or processes
Review and analyze data
Prepare or maintain records
Other functions as needed

Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Degree preferred in relevant discipline
0-2 years related experience in financial markets and security industry (mathematics, data science, or software development)
Computer hardware, operating system (Windows or Mac), and software/application (MS Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook etc.) skills
Demonstrated skills in statistical coding
Advanced object-oriented experience (C++, Python, Java etc.)
Ability to work with little supervision, independently or within a team
Pass the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam, Series 7 & 63 within six (6) months of hire; the firm will provide support and resources to assist with preparation.