Jr. Quantitative Analyst, US Rates - New York, United States

We are seeking a motivated, analytically driven Junior Quantitative Analyst to support our Rates trading desk. This role provides the opportunity to work directly with salespeople and traders on pricing, risk management, quantitative modeling, and electronic trading initiatives. ...

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, analytically driven Junior Quantitative Analyst to support our Rates trading desk. This role provides the opportunity to work directly with salespeople and traders on pricing, risk management, quantitative modeling, and electronic trading initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the US Rates desk in aspects of daily trade operations, sales support and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate across technology platforms to continuously improve electronic pricing logic, trade execution, and client experience.
• Build, develop, and maintain models to improve the production of the rate desk.
• Analyze market trends and financial data related to U.S. interest rates.
• Conduct research on economic factors influencing interest rates and bond markets.
• Partner with traders to translate trading ideas into implementable quantitative strategies.
• Develop new and maintain current real-time risk analytics across Bloomberg, Excel, and internal systems.
• Provide day-to-day quantitative support to the Rates trading desk, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen the desk's electronic trading capabilities.
• Develop and implement new pricing and risk models to support products traded by Rates desk.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the US Rates team.

Preferred Attribute and Skills

• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-up skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
• Able to take instruction, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while developing independent judgment over time.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with clients and team members.
• Demonstrated initiative and intellectual curiosity, with an interest in understanding interest rate markets and quantitative finance.
• A collaborative team player with a proven team-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, capable of developing solutions to complex issues.
• A high sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity when handling sensitive or confidential data.

Requirements

• Master's degree in quantitative, Technical, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in a markets-related role within a financial institution.
• Active FINRA licenses, including SIE, Series 7TO, and 63, or willingness to obtain them prior to hire.
• Experience in data science, including data mining, trend identification, and basic statistical analysis.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Bloomberg is a plus.
• Experience with programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar languages is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and related software.
• Experience in numerical programming, including optimization techniques.
• Practical experience working with database systems.
• Working knowledge of interest rate products.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Odeon Capital Group provides a total compensation package which may include a base salary, commissions, discretionary performance bonus, and/or a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated base salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $65,000 to $85,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. The final base salary amount that is offered to any candidate, in any location, will be determined on several factors, which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education, and/or regulatory licenses.

Odeon Capital Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which employment processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination. Odeon does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected characteristic or other non-merit factor.