Senior Derivatives Quantitative Analyst
Switzerland, Basel-Stadt, Basel
Engineering
IT / Technology
Date of last update: 08/07/2026 2026-10-08
Job description
Our client, a leading international private bank, is seeking a Senior Derivatives Quantitative Analyst to join its Quantitative Analytics team.
This role focuses on the development, validation, and enhancement of pricing and risk management models for a wide range of derivative products.
You will contribute to the evolution of the bank's inhouse quantitative library and pricing infrastructure while working closely with trading, risk, and technology teams.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop, maintain, and enhance pricing models for derivatives across Equity, FX, Interest Rate, and Credit products
- Validate third-party pricing libraries and contribute to the development of proprietary pricing algorithms
- Build prototype solutions and support their implementation into production systems
- Review and improve pricing methodologies, hedging models, and risk calculations
- Design and maintain comprehensive regression test cases
- Identify opportunities to optimize quantitative models and pricing frameworks
- Conduct research into quantitative methods and emerging market practices
- University degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative discipline
- Around 3+ years of experience in quantitative analysis within the banking or financial services industry
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++. • Solid knowledge of numerical methods, probability theory, and quantitative modelling
- Experience with Front Arena Prime is an advantage. • Familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, or other trading and risk management platforms is highly desirable
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a test-driven development environment
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business and technology stakeholders
Fluent English is required. German and/or French is an advantage
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Type of contract: Permanent job

