Director of Quant Development | Tier 1 Investment Bank

Lead Quant Developer (Director)Tier 1 Investment BankLondon, UKRole Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Quant Developer to spearhead the creation of a cutting-edge cross-asset analytics platform for front office sales. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders and users to define requirements and implement both back-end and UI components, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development of a cross-asset front office analytics platform.Engage with sales users and senior stakeholders in sales and trading.Report progress and suggest strategic direction to senior management.Design system architecture and APIs.Develop backend and frontend components using Python and React.Ensure platform consistency with firmwide strategic initiatives through collaboration with technology teams.Stakeholder Management:Work closely with sales businesses across Markets, the technology department, and senior leadership in sales and trading.Clearly articulate complex technical issues and requirements to all stakeholders.Qualifications:PhD or Master\’s in Quantitative Finance, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.Minimum 8 years of experience in a front office development role at a major investment bank.Essential Skills:Proven experience in designing, building, and supporting user-facing analytics in a front office sales environment.Expertise in system and API design.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern UI frameworks.Experience in liaising directly with front office users in sales or trading.Knowledge of data science and visualization.Preferred Skills:Experience in developing models and tools for pricing, analysis, and risk management.Market/product knowledge in one or more asset classes.Apply Now!