Job Description

A premier financial technology firm, renowned for pioneering and integrating cutting-edge risk, analytics, and trading platforms, is seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Head of Quantitative Engineering. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, this is an opportunity to helm a global team of distinguished Quant Developers and Analysts dedicated to engineering excellence in cross-asset trading and risk management.

The role entails a strategic balance of leadership and technical expertise, with a focus on nurturing and expanding a team projected to scale imminently, against the backdrop of bespoke model development, optimization, and implementation, including the intricacies of data interfaces, workflow enhancement, and the customization of reports.

Candidates will ideally possess:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in mentorship or a management capacity within a technical team.
• Profound analytical, design, and software development capabilities.
• A robust understanding of quantitative modeling, especially within derivatives.
• Practical coding skills with a track record of utilizing C++, C#, Java, or similar languages.
• Extensive familiarity with relational databases and SQL proficiency.
• Solid grounding in finance and capital markets, particularly with complex financial products.

A senior Quantitative Developer with an eye toward leadership will find this role to be a seamless fit. You will have the extraordinary chance to stay at the vanguard of technological advances while leading a team that's set to grow in line with our client's ambitious expansion plans. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of complex financial instruments and the acumen to develop and refine sophisticated models, ensuring our client remains at the forefront of financial technology innovation.

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