At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop analytics libraries and quantitative models for pricing and risk management.
- Company: Join Citi, a global financial institution focused on responsible growth.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, competitive salary, private medical insurance, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for learning and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while collaborating with top professionals in the field.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantitative modelling, strong programming skills in C++/Python, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in modelling, problem solving and communication to Citi XVA and OCM desks. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Within the wider Counterparty Credit QA team, the Generic Curves and Markets Funding (GCMF) is looking to fill an AVP position to support the XVA and OCM businesses. The team helps Citi manage the CVA risk to illiquid counterparties as well as Citi’s own DVA. There’s a direct day‑to‑day collaboration with the business in addition to medium to long term projects related to improving our modelling and our risk management tools.
What you’ll do:
- Develop analytics libraries used for pricing and risk‑management in the scope of CVA and DVA.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysis colleagues and the desks.
- Create, implement and support quantitative models for XVA and OCM businesses leveraging a wide variety of mathematical and computer science methods including advanced calculus, C++, object‑oriented design, Python, mathematical finance, statistics, probability and Machine Learning.
- Develop pricing models using numerical techniques for valuation including Monte Carlo methods and partial differential equation solvers.
- Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics.
- Appropriately assess risk/reward of developments when making business decisions; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
- Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
What we’ll need from you:
- Experience in a comparable quantitative modelling, development or analytics role, ideally in the financial sector.
- Must have strong technical/programming skills; C++/Python, exposure to market data, statistics and probability based calculations, using probability theory to evaluate the risks of complex financial instruments, solve analytical equations and design numerical schemes to analyze complex contracts; and software design and principles.
- Must also possess any level of product knowledge, investments and quantitative methods.
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
What we can offer you:
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
- A discretionary annual performance related bonus.
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pension Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
- Access to an array of learning and development resources.
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Counterparty Credit Quantitative Analyst (Vice President) employer: Citian
Citi is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a dynamic work environment in London with a hybrid working model. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and extensive benefits including private medical insurance and learning resources, Citi fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful careers in finance.