Market Risk Quant Fixed Income Credit Trading & Bond Analytics (Vice President)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Market Risk Quant to support the Fixed Income business and Risk Management function, with a focus on traded credit products including bonds, CDS, and structured credit instruments such as CLNs.

This role will contribute to the pricing and risk management of credit products, while participating in the design, development, and enhancement of the in-house bond analytics library.

It is aligned with Jefferies’ strategic ambition to expand its bond trading and structuring activities, which are increasingly successful and profitable, and are driving continued investment in analytics capabilities and technology development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of the in-house bond analytics library, including pricing models, curve construction, and credit spread modelling
2. Provide quantitative support to Fixed Income trading desks and Market Risk for traded credit products, including bonds, CDS/CDX, and CLNs
3. Develop and enhance models for pricing and risk measurement, including sensitivities (IR and credit spread), VaR, and stress testing
4. Oversee model development, validation, and production for risk measurement (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing) and pricing
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics solutions with business and regulatory objectives
6. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and innovation
7. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements (including cloud-based solutions)

Qualifications:

1. 8+ years of experience in quantitative risk analytics, financial modeling, and technology leadership
2. Demonstrated expertise in bonds, credit derivatives (CDS/CDX), and structured credit products (CDS. CLNs)
3. Advanced proficiency in Python and quantitative/statistical modeling; experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus
4. Proven experience in hands-on model development and implementation in a production environment
5. Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
6. Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)

Why Join Us:

1. Be part of a strategic initiative supporting Fixed Income trading and risk management capabilities
2. Work in a hybrid environment that values flexibility and work-life balance
3. Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and innovative professionals
4. Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

If you are a hands-on quantitative professional with strong expertise in traded credit and fixed income analytics, and are looking to make a meaningful impact, we would welcome your application. Join us in enhancing our risk analytics capabilities and supporting the Fixed Income business.