Quant Developer

We are seeking a Junior Quant Developer with strong exposure to financial markets and trading products. The candidate will work closely with Front Office traders, quants,business users, and Murex teams to support and enhance trading, pricing, and risk management solutions within the Murex platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Front Office trading activities within the Murex MX.3 platform.
• Work with traders, quantitative analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Assist in implementation, configuration, and enhancement of Murex Front Office functionalities.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, reports, and data validations.
• Analyze and support pricing, valuation, and risk calculations for traded products.
• Participate in trade lifecycle analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams during project implementation and BAU support activities.
• Contribute to testing activities including UAT, SIT, and regression testing.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Capital Markets, Trading Systems, or Quant Development.
• Good understanding of financial products: Derivatives (FX, Rates, Equity, Credit) Equities, Fixed Income Products, Money Market Instruments
• Exposure to Front Office trading environments.
• Strong SQL development and database knowledge.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle, pricing, valuation, and market risk concepts.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Prior exposure to Murex MX.3.
• Knowledge of Murex Front Office modules.
• Experience with Python, Java, or scripting languages.
• Understanding of quantitative finance concepts and financial modelling.
• Exposure to market data, pricing models, and risk management frameworks.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Financial certifications such as FRM, CFA (Level 1/2), or CQF would be advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong financial markets and trading product knowledge.
• Keen interest in quantitative analysis and trading technology.
• Able to communicate effectively with traders and business stakeholders.
• Looking to build expertise as a Murex Front Office Consultant within an investment banking environment.