City of London
About the Company A regulated financial markets firm bringing institutional standards to the rapidly evolving digital assets sector. Key Responsibilities • Lead Quantitative Model Development: Oversee the creation, validation, and optimization of models for pricing Bitcoin index futures and options, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and regulatory compliance., • Risk Management: Develop and refine risk models (e.g., VaR, Expected Shortfall, SPAN) to support trading and clearing operations, collaborating with clearing partners for robust counterparty risk management., • Volatility Surface and Index Computation: Enhance interpolation routines to maintain smooth and accurate volatility surfaces and oversee the computation of digital asset indices using market data from multiple exchanges., • Research and Innovation: Lead research initiatives to extract insights from internal and external market data, contributing to white papers and thought leadership., • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of quantitative analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and analytical rigor., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure models meet regulatory standards and support high-throughput, low-latency trading systems., • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with senior management, clearing counterparties, and regulators to provide insights on model performance, market trends, and risk exposures., • Continuous Improvement: Monitor and refine quantitative computations, implementing auditable manual adjustments when necessary, and stay updated on industry developments in digital asset derivatives. Skills and Qualifications • Educational Background: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science., • Experience:, • 10+ years in quantitative research, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within financial services, preferably in derivatives trading or market infrastructure., • Proven expertise in futures and options pricing, volatility modeling, and curve-fitting techniques., • Experience with digital asset markets or fintech is highly desirable., • Technical Skills:, • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or Matlab for model development and data analysis., • Strong understanding of risk models (VaR, Expected Shortfall, SPAN) and financial market infrastructure., • Familiarity with high-performance computing and low-latency systems is a plus., • Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of financial services regulations, particularly those related to derivatives trading., • Leadership and Communication:, • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders., • Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams in a fast-paced, global environment., • Personal Attributes:, • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving., • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding deadlines., • High degree of initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Interested and qualified candidates please send your resume to . Only shortlisted candidates would be notified.