Position Description
The Junior Quantitative Developer role is a dynamic entry-level position focused on supporting our Equity Derivatives (EQD) desk, specifically in D1 & Options trading within the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will engage in the development of pricing tools, participate in daily risk and P&L analyses, and collaborate with global quantitative teams to enhance trading strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or those with limited experience to leverage their technical skills and deepen their understanding of quantitative finance in a collaborative trading environment.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Supporting EQD D1 & Option trading desk in UK.
Building pricing tools and looking after daily risk and pnl analysis.
Building trading tools and helping sales & trading expand business in EMEA.
Working with global quants on quant library.
Requirements
Degree holder in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related discipline(s).
Good knowledge of Equity Derivatives.
Strong computer science fundamentals and software development experience in Python (3.9+) with excellent debugging and analytical skills.
Solid understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and unit testing practices
Experience with SQL, database design, and large datasets.
Expertise in engineering platform solutions in Python on large-scale, complex systems
Strong work ethic and motivation.
Ability to think fast and critically, solve various problems arising from trading, risk and operations.
Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team.
1-3 years of direct experience.
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CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform.
Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals.
CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players.
Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
