Financial Engineer

TL;DR

Financial Engineer: Supporting the expansion of risk and modeling functionality within the asset management suite with an accent on model validation, stress testing, and Value-at-Risk implementation. Focus on designing and implementing risk management functions, collaborating with product teams, and providing high-level support to clients in demanding trading environments.

Location: Onsite in London, UK

Company

A global fintech provider empowering financial institutions through technology solutions that enable complex risk and asset management.

What you will do

• Analyze and implement client risk requirements including model selection and scenario design.
• Collaborate with product management to develop custom solutions for risk and valuation modeling projects.
• Prioritize product enhancements through active participation in the Risk Development Panel.
• Provide tier 2 support for complex risk modeling and pricing valuation tasks.
• Interact directly with traders and quantitative analysts in high-pressure project environments.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, or financial engineering.
• 0–5 years of experience in financial market modeling or risk management.
• Solid valuation expertise across instrument types including equity derivatives, credit derivatives, rates, and fixed-income products.
• Deep understanding of valuation models and portfolio risk strategies.
• Must be comfortable working onsite in a demanding professional environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with libraries such as Numerix, FinCad, or QuantLib.
• Familiarity with trading risk systems like Murex, Calypso, or RiskMetrics.
• Knowledge of trading strategies, accounting, and portfolio management.
• Financial Risk Management (FRM) certification or CFA designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive global work environment.
• Commitment to employee empowerment and career development.
• Focus on maintaining a safe and valued professional community.