Quantitative Research - Credit - Vice President

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President to join our Credit Quantitative Research team, specifically within the Cash Credit team.

This is a unique opportunity to work with Investment Grade (IG) and High Yield (HY) corporate bonds, bond portfolios, and fixed income ETFs globally.

You will be involved in comprehensive analytics, models, and tools used in various trading activities, including High-Touch and Low-Touch (Algo/Systematic) bond market making, bond portfolios tailored for client customizations, and Fixed-Income ETFs primary and secondary trading.

In addition to traditional quantitative methods, the team is keen to explore and integrate various AI/ML methodologies into our modeling approach.

This involves a scientific exploration of innovative techniques, with a focus on developing and deploying proven results in a production setting end-to-end.

You need to be a forward-thinking individual who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application, ensuring that AI/ML models are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging AI/ML to enhance our trading strategies and decision-making processes.

This is an exciting role for those who appreciate how every part of the business connects well together and are eager to contribute to the evolution of our quantitative research capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:


* Develop and enhance quantitative models and analytics for corporate bonds, bond portfolios, and fixed income ETFs.


* Collaborate with market makers, traders, and other stakeholders to support trading activities and strategies.


* Analyze market trends and large datasets, translating them into actionable insights using various methodologies relevant to the projects.


* Design and implement tools and systems end-to-end, ensuring that models and analytics comply with industry best practices.


* Foster a deep understanding of how different parts of the business connect and contribute to the overall success of both the individual and the team.


* Drive projects with a keen eye from a quantitative research perspective, ensuring they progress in the right direction for long-term success.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:


* A post-graduate degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) with hands on experience in statistical modeling, .


* Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a quantitative research or related role within the financial industry.


* Strong knowledge of corporate credit, fixed income markets, and ETFs.


* Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to explore new ideas.


* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while also demonstrating independent thinking and exceptional organi...