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Quant Developer

AI summary of the role

Senior Quant Developer role in a Risk Technology team modernising a critical risk management platform.

What you’ll do

  • Design, develop, and implement quantitative models and analytics for risk management and portfolio valuation.
  • Build risk, hedging, and portfolio optimisation tools including hedge effectiveness and optimal hedge sizing.
  • Integrate quantitative models into scalable production platforms with Core Engineering.
  • Contribute to modernisation of risk technology architecture and analytical capabilities.

What you’ll bring

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in quantitative discipline (Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Math, Stats, Physics, Engineering).
  • Significant industry experience in capital markets, risk management, quantitative research or development.
  • Deep understanding of risk analytics, portfolio valuation, and hedging methodologies.
  • C# preferred; strong Java or C++ also considered.

Technologies

C# · Java · C++ · quantitative models · risk analytics · portfolio valuation · hedging · optimisation

About Data Intellect

Belfast-based specialist consultancy (formerly AquaQ Analytics) building high-performance kdb+/q time-series systems for trading, risk and trade surveillance at global financial institutions.

Private Late · 200–500 people

Source and classification

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Company Description Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where you’ll work with some of the biggest names in Capital Markets and continue to elevate your expertise solving complex challenges in an environment built on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Quant Developer to join a growing Risk Technology team responsible for modernising and enhancing a critical risk management platform. The team is focused on expanding analytical capabilities, improving system stability and delivering sophisticated risk and portfolio analytics used across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitative professional who enjoys developing practical analytical solutions to complex capital markets challenges while working closely with engineering teams to bring those solutions into production. Key
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Company Description Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where you’ll work with some of the biggest names in Capital Markets and continue to elevate your expertise solving complex challenges in an environment built on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Quant Developer to join a growing Risk Technology team responsible for modernising and enhancing a critical risk management platform. The team is focused on expanding analytical capabilities, improving system stability and delivering sophisticated risk and portfolio analytics used across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitative professional who enjoys developing practical analytical solutions to complex capital markets challenges while working closely with engineering teams to bring those solutions into production. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement quantitative models and analytics used within risk management and portfolio valuation systems. Build sophisticated risk, hedging, and portfolio optimisation tools, including analytics related to position management, hedge effectiveness, and optimal hedge sizing. Work closely with Core Engineering teams to integrate quantitative models into scalable production platforms. Contribute to the modernisation of the firm's risk technology architecture and analyti [... source excerpt omitted ...] e successful candidate will be a senior quantitative professional who combines strong mathematical expertise with practical experience solving real-world capital markets problems. You will be comfortable working alongside software engineers, contributing quantitative insight while helping shape the next generation of risk technology capabilities. You will have a track record of delivering impactful analytics in production environments and be able to quickly contribute to the ongoing transformation of a critical enterprise risk platform. Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline such as: Financial Mathematics Quantitative Finance [... source excerpt omitted ...] ronments. Technical Skills C# preferred. Strong Java or C++ candidates will also be considered. Sufficient programming ability to implement and maintain quantitative models in production environments. Experience working with large-scale financial systems is advantageous. Additional Information Why Join Data Intellect? Hybrid & flexible working – balance your time between home and our global offices. Global opportunities – work with clients in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Toronto and beyond. Continuous learning – day one access to paid training, certifications and leadership development. Clear progression pathways – biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s to

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