Equity Quantitative Analyst (F/H)

Job description

Description de l'emploi

At HSBC, we’re a trusted international organisation with a global customer base of around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. In Europe, our ambition is to become the leading international wholesale bank and we need talent like you to help us meet our ambition. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or in an exciting new direction—we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. 

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What you will do: 
The role is within the Equities Quantitative Analytics team.
In this role you will:

•    Develop the underlying mathematical models and analytical tools used by the Equities desks at HSBC with a focus on Machine Learning techniques.
•    Design, develop, test and document the models developed to HSBC standards
•    Develop technical solutions for the desk as required
•    Provide rapid fixes to any issues identified in the models
•    Propose innovative ideas 
•    Engage with stakeholders to ensure developments make it to production.

Conditions

You should apply if you have: 
•    5-8 years working as a Quantitative Analyst developing models in quantitative finance or a trading environment
•    A degree in mathematical finance, science or maths from a top tier university
•    Knowledge of the standard pricing models used in the investment banking industry
•    Knowledge of machine learning techniques (neural nets among others)
•    C++ or object-oriented language experience preferrable
•    Python experience (scikit, tensorflow, pytorch)

Even if you feel you do not fit 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to not let this hold you back from applying if you believe this is the role for you.

What you’ll get in return:

•    We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University 
•    You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together
•    Our flexible benefits will give you financial security, including: employer-funded pension, Holiday vouchers based on your reference tax income. Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones, including partial reimbursement of childcare costs, allowance for parents of children with disabilities, days off for key events (weddings, moving house), 
•    We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including: free access to Headspace app, health checks, 5 weeks paid vacation
•    You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices 
•    You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests. 

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