Quantitative Analyst
City of London, London, United Kingdom
ETRA Talent
Job Title: Pricing Model Validation Analyst Location: London Department: Model Validation/Quantitative Analytics Reporting to: Head of Model Validation Overview: An international investment bank is seeking a Pricing Model Validation professional to join its London-based Model Validation team. This role focuses on the independent review and validation of pricing and risk models used across the firm’s … models cross asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. Assess the conceptual soundness, implementation correctness, and ongoing performance of pricing and valuation models. Rebuild models in Python or other quantitative libraries to benchmark performance and accuracy. Review model documentation, assumptions, numerical methods, calibration techniques, and risk sensitivities. Conduct quantitative testing including backtesting, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Liaise … where necessary. Contribute to validation reports that meet internal governance and regulatory expectations. Maintain ongoing monitoring of model performance, usage, and limitations. Candidate Profile: MSc or PhD in a quantitative field. Knowledge of quantitative finance, in particular stochastic calculus and numerical methods. Fluency with Microsoft Word and Excel, working with potentially large spreadsheets. Fluency with programming More ❯
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