Executive Director - Credit Trading Quant in London

We have an exciting opportunity for a quantitative analyst to join our Credit Trading Quant team, which works in the front office, delivering technological solutions for Credit Trading into production. The team owns the analytics and e-trading roadmap for credit trading in partnership with desk heads, with accountability for prioritisation, delivery, and realised business impact. We develop the foundational platform and analytics that enable performant e-trading for credit flow. We research systematic trading ideas that predict the future of financial markets, applying scientific techniques to find patterns in large, noisy and rapidly changing real-world data sets. We develop and deploy those ideas into production to positively impact targeted e-trading metrics. The team also provides analytics and tooling to the whole of Credit Trading. Our tools help drive efficiency, increase revenue and make processes more robust. They can be delivered as dashboarding, web apps, scheduled jobs, APIs and more.

The successful candidate will:

• Design and develop capabilities across all components of our e-Trading platform including fair value engines, portfolio and risk management engines, client segmentation and RFQ response.
• Ensure each component delivered for e-Trading also provides value across Credit Flow.
• Deploy analytical techniques as appropriate ranging from statistical analysis to modern machine learning.
• Initiate and develop the analytics and tooling that serves the whole of Credit Trading.
• Take ownership of their projects from inception to final delivery. This will require effective engagement and coordination with many teams including Trading, KDB, QA, Dev Ops, PSS, and the second line.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Innovation – Lead the enhancement of credit flow trading metrics including but not limited to response rates, market share growth, and profitability (PnL) by expanding the capabilities and reach of the e‑Trading platform. Develop and deliver advanced analytics, dashboards, and applications that significantly improve Credit Trading efficiency and revenue generation while optimising returns on risk‑weighted assets (RoRWA).
• Business Collaboration and Delivery – Engage directly with front office traders to capture detailed business requirements and translate these into efficient, production‑ready analytical products. Provide rapid module development and flexible configurations to meet evolving trading desk needs. Facilitate business growth by making platform components accessible to line traders, enabling overarching credit flow improvements.
• Process Excellence – Coordinate cross‑functional delivery teams, integrating efforts among trading, KDB, quality assurance, DevOps, and other technology partners to accelerate product development cycles, refactor existing codebases efficiently, and integrate new functionalities seamlessly. Champion best practices in application lifecycle management, code quality, environment governance, and cross‑team collaboration.
• Leadership and Cultural Development – Serve as a role model for professional excellence, fostering a culture that values diversity, integrity, and proactive risk management. Establish and communicate clear vision and expectations while collaborating closely with risk and control functions to ensure compliance and robustness in all deliverables.
• Risk and Quality Management – Identify and address operational and model risks proactively, ensuring all quantitative methods and tools adhere strictly to internal governance frameworks and Group standards. Implement and oversee comprehensive testing protocols including user acceptance testing (UAT) and peer QA reviews before production deployment to uphold the highest quality standards.

Competencies

Our ideal team member demonstrates action‑oriented behaviour, effectively collaborates across diverse teams, and maintains a strong customer focus. They provide clear guidance, manage ambiguity with confidence, and actively contribute to talent development within the organisation. Strategic mindset, courage in decision‑making, and the ability to instil trust are essential traits. Additionally, candidates should possess a strong technical competency relevant to credit trading analytics, quantitative methods, and e‑trading platforms.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proficiency in Java and Python is essential for developing, maintaining, and scaling quantitative models and e‑Trading platform components.
• A strong understanding of Credit Flow e‑Trading systems and infrastructure.
• Expertise in statistics and probability theory to design models that accurately interpret complex financial data and market behaviour.
• A thorough grasp of credit markets, including the dynamics of credit instruments and market participants.
• Self‑driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering quality outcomes in a rapidly evolving financial environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams, managing diverse priorities, and communicating complex concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank that combines global reach with agility and impact. With over 170 years of history, we have a distinguished record of fostering prosperity in the markets where we operate by putting diversity and inclusion at the core of our mission. Our culture embraces continuous challenge, innovation, and the shared goal of making a positive difference for clients, communities, and colleagues alike. Our core purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, guided by our brand promise to be here for good. This means that as part of our team, you will be encouraged to act with integrity, challenge the status‑quo constructively, and put clients' interests at the forefront of your work. At Standard Chartered, we believe that we are better together. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where talent can thrive unrestricted by background or identity.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical, and life insurance is supplemented with flexible and voluntary benefits tailored to local needs.
• Generous Leave Policies: Alongside a minimum of 30 combined annual and public holidays, we offer parental maternity leave (up to 20 weeks), sabbaticals (up to 12 months), and dedicated volunteering leave to support work‑life harmony and community engagement.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We provide adaptable work patterns combining office presence with remote working options to help balance professional and personal commitments.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Unmind, a leading digital wellbeing platform, resilience development programs, global Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aid resources, and a wide range of self‑help tools designed to promote holistic wellness.
• Continuous Learning and Growth: We cultivate a culture that encourages reskilling and upskilling through diverse learning opportunities across physical, virtual, and digital channels.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to celebrating and embracing diversity, ensuring that everyone feels respected and empowered to fulfil their potential.