Associate, Quantitative Strategy Analyst - Inflation | SCIB in London

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander’s global division that supports some of the world’s most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value‑added wholesale products to best meet their needs. The Front Office Quant area is responsible for the development of pricing and risk models, as well as analytics and tools for Sales and Trading. This role is in the Quant Strategy team, who sit between the Front Office and I.T. You’ll work closely with trading and research teams to develop quantitative models, analytics, and tools supporting investment strategies across inflation‑linked products.

The difference you’ll make

• Developing and maintaining quantitative models for inflation products (e.g. inflation swaps, break‑evens, linkers)
• Conducting research and generating insights on inflation dynamics and market behaviour
• Translating complex market problems into structured quantitative solutions
• Collaborating with traders and other quants to identify and implement new strategies
• Using advanced techniques to develop an efficient risk framework
• Refining existing quants framework and quantitative tools to meet highest quality standards
• Designing and extending the APIs for our pricing and curves libraries
• Developing, improving, and maintaining the testing process in our quantitative libraries and tools
• Providing mathematical and technical documentation to internal stakeholders

What you’ll bring

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

• Outstanding academic background in a quantitative field (e.g. Maths, Physics, Computer Science)
• Solid understanding of financial markets, with experience in rates and inflation products
• Excellent programming skills (Python, C++)
• Proven ability to work with data, build models, and implement solutions in a production environment
• Structured thinking and an excellent problem solver who can contribute with innovative ideas
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

It would also be nice for you to have

• Previous experience in a Quant role
• Knowledge of pricing, risk, and modelling frameworks for inflation or fixed income products
• Experience working closely with trading desks
• Knowledge and experience of Rust programming language
• Experience in curves construction and Adjoint risk or alternative techniques

What else you need to know

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston. We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also to be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

How we’ll reward you

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognised. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance‑related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.
• Protection for you and your family, with company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.

What to do next

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.