Quantitative Finance Analyst

. Conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects for specific business units or risk types .

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,800 - $153,300 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects for specific business units or risk types
Developing new models, analytic processes, or systems approaches
Creating technical documentation for related activities
Working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed
Performing end-to-end market risk stress testing including scenario design, scenario implementation, results consolidation, internal and external reporting
Supporting the planning related to setting quantitative work priorities in line with the bank’s overall strategy and prioritization
Identifying continuous improvements through reviews of approval decisions on relevant model development or model validation tasks
Supporting model development and model risk management in respective focus areas
Supporting methodological, analytical, and technical guidance to effectively challenge and influence the strategic direction and tactical approaches of development/validation projects
Performing statistical analysis on large datasets and interprets results using both qualitative and quantitative approaches

What you’ll need

Master degree and above (or equivalent), preferably in quantitative finance or a quantitative field
Solid working experience (2 years +) in a related field (Market Risk, Middle Office, Counterparty Credit Risk).
Broad financial product knowledge
Experience in data analysis, with excellent research and analytical skills
Proven programming skills (Python, C++, SQL, or equivalent object-oriented programming)
Good written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with personnel across areas and regions
Ability to multitask with excellent time management skills
Sense of focus and rigor in the completion of deliverables
Pro-active behavior with capacity to seize initiative.

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative analyticsmodelingstatistical analysisdata analysisPythonC++SQLmodel developmentmodel risk managementscenario design

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillstime managementmultitaskingpro-active behaviorfocusrigorresearch skillsanalytical skills

Certifications

Master's degreequantitative finance