Quantitative Research - Developer - Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate to join our Credit Quantitative Research team, specifically within the Public Finance team that focuses on municipal bonds and derivatives.

Municipal bonds are credit products that are similar to corporate bonds, except that there are special tax-related features and the issuers are different; example issuers of municipal bonds include local governments and municipalities.

This is a unique opportunity and you will be involved in comprehensive analytics, models, and tools used in various trading activities, including Algo municipal bond market making.

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.

As an Associate for our Quantitative Research Team, 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:


* Design, and implement algorithms within the production platform to support municipal bonds trading and municipal derivatives business.


* Collaborate with quantitative researcher, traders and other stakeholders to integrate predictive models and analytics to trading systems, ensuring scalability and robustness.


* Work closely with technology teams to ensure seamless deployment and reliability of trading system.


* 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.

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 programming (e.g.

Java, C++).


* Demonstrate professional experience with Core Java/C++, Multithreading


* Minimum 1-2 years of direct experience in a quantitative developer or related role within the financial industry.


* Knowledge of fixed-income markets and credit-related products, e.g.

corporate bonds, and/or municipal bonds.


* 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 collaborativ...