Credit Quantitative Analyst (VP/Director)

Overview

Our client; a leading cross-asset front-to-back trading and risk technology provider is building out its Quant Research capability and is seeking a Credit Quantitative Analyst to drive model development across credit products. This is a high-impact role contributing to the core analytics embedded within a global trading and risk platform.

You will:

• Develop and enhance pricing and risk models for credit products (bonds, CDS, credit derivatives, structured products).
• Research and implement credit curve construction, hazard rate models, and spread dynamics.
• Design robust risk analytics including sensitivities, scenario analysis, and XVA considerations.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and clients to embed models into production systems.
• Contribute to long-term quantitative research strategy within credit analytics.

Essential requirements:

• Strong background in quantitative finance, mathematics, physics, or similar.
• Extensive experience in credit modelling within a bank, hedge fund, or vendor environment.
• Deep understanding of fixed income mathematics and credit risk modelling.
• Strong programming skills (Python/C++ or similar).
• VP / Director-level experience with ability to operate autonomously.

WHO WE ARE

Our expertise

We provide high-impact consulting across five key domains:

• Quantitative Finance — Model design, implementation and validation.
• Risk & Regulatory — Risk frameworks and regulatory transformation.
• Data & AI — Data optimisation and AI adoption with strong governance.
• Digital & Technology — Cloud, engineering, automation and digital solutions.
• Transformation — Change management and large-scale delivery programmes.

Our commitment

Built on excellence, collaboration and innovation, Quanteam partners with clients to strengthen resilience, accelerate transformation and build future-ready capabilities.

Benefits & inclusion

We offer a competitive UK-aligned package, including:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Private medical insurance, including mental health support
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Schemes: Cycle to work, Perks at work, Home and tech
• Training and development opportunities

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We welcome applicants from every background and uphold equality across all characteristics. Diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional results. Our aim is an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to collective success.