1 month ago
Junior Quantitative Researcher - Actions
Free-Work
On Site
Full Time
$80,000
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job Overview
Job TitleJunior Quantitative Researcher - Actions
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$80,000
LocationParis, Île-de-France, France
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Job Description
Junior Quantitative Researcher - Actions
Free-Work is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join their Actions team in Paris. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious quant with a strong modeling background looking to contribute to a high-performing team within a leading financial institution. The role is initially a contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent CDI.
Responsibilities
- Support research and analysis activities within the Actions team, focusing on Equity Repo and Securities Financing products.
- Develop, enhance, and validate pricing models and risk analyses.
- Collaborate closely with senior quants and traders to deliver high-quality quantitative analysis.
- Contribute to model documentation, testing, and optimization.
- Work with cross-border teams, including direct reporting to management based in London.
Skills & Experience Required
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative research or modeling.
- Strong understanding of Equity Repo, Securities Financing, or related fields.
- Excellent command of financial mathematics, pricing models (role is not heavily development-focused).
- Programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in French is a plus, but not mandatory.
Key skills/competency
- Junior Quantitative Researcher
- Quantitative Research
- Financial Modeling
- Equity Repo
- Securities Financing
- Pricing Models
- Risk Analysis
- C++
- Python
- Financial Mathematics
How to Get Hired at Free-Work
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3-5 years of experience in quantitative research or modeling, emphasizing skills in Equity Repo and Securities Financing.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency in C++, Python, financial mathematics, and pricing model development.
- Emphasize problem-solving: Provide examples of your strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in past projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of financial markets, quantitative techniques, and how you approach model validation.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Illustrate your ability to work effectively with senior team members and cross-border colleagues.
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