Model Validation Quant

Overview

In this role you will be embedded with the quant desk at a Tier 1 investment bank, shaping modelling outcomes from the front line. You will challenge assumptions, spot weaknesses, and produce clear, validation-ready documentation. You’ll guide submissions to model validation and act as a bridge to pre-empt issues. This is a rigorous, knowledge-sharing environment where you collaborate with FO quants to improve trading and structuring models.

Responsibilities

• Review and guide FO quant model submissions with a critical eye
• Develop, test, and refine models using Python notebooks
• Produce high-quality, validation-ready documentation
• Interact proactively with model validation teams
• Support trading and structuring teams as a first-line quant

Key requirements

• Deep experience in equity or hybrid derivatives modelling
• Previous front-office quant experience (not second-line validation or risk)
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle and regulatory context
• Excellent communication skills (technical writing and spoken)

• strong communication
• proactive collaboration
• attention to detail
• Python notebooks for modelling
• equity or hybrid derivatives modelling
• model lifecycle awareness

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