Senior Manager, Quant Analysis

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

We are recruiting for a Quantitative Analyst Manager to lead our cross-asset quantitative analytics team in Paris, within the TCM group. This is a hands-on leadership role: in addition to managing the team, you will actively contribute to the research, development, and implementation of quantitative solutions.

You will oversee a team of skilled quantitative analysts responsible for building and maintaining a Python-based analytics library that supports pricing, risk analysis, and market data construction across asset classes.

Responsibilities & Deliverables: Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 quantitative analysts, setting clear objectives and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Build, enhance, and maintain the pricing and analytics library, ensuring production-grade performance, robustness, and scalability.

• Contribute directly to research and implementation efforts across asset classes, bringing hands-on expertise to quantitative challenges.

• Collaborate with product managers to gather requirements, define scope, and maintain a transparent and prioritised roadmap.

• Work closely with software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of the pricing and analytics library into production systems.

• Monitor market trends and academic research, incorporating relevant advancements into models, calibration frameworks, and methodologies.

• Champion best practices in coding standards, version control, documentation, and automated testing to ensure long-term maintainability and quality.

Required Experience:

• Undergraduate, Master’s or PhD in Finance, Mathematics or Physics

• Minimum 8 years of experience in quantitative finance, including at least 2 years managing a quantitative analyst team.

• Deep expertise in stochastic calculus, numerical methods and derivative pricing models.

• Strong Python programming skills; hands-on experience building and maintaining pricing libraries.

• Solid product knowledge in at least two of the following asset classes: Interest Rates, FX, Equity (cross-asset expertise strongly preferred).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

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