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Investment Banking Analyst

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • London

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or equivalent) in Math, Sciences, Engineering or Computer Science
  • Significant work experience in a related field
  • Analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, in particular to senior stakeholders
  • Understanding of statistics and financial mathematics
  • Financial knowledge of Delta 1 and Equity Derivatives product
  • Software design and development skills, particularly in Python or C++

Responsibilities

  • Develop mathematical/statistical models for Prime desks to enhance business revenue and profitability for stock borrow-loan, cash and synthetic financing books
  • Devise solutions for systematic book management, improving the overall stability of our collateral and its respective uses
  • Improve the risk & pricing workflow of our Synthetics desk through the development of innovative tools
  • Deliver quantitative analytics to the desks that drive decision making
  • Maintain adequate control functionality

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of an Investment Banking Analyst in this role?

The primary responsibilities include developing mathematical/statistical models for Prime desks, devising solutions for systematic book management, improving risk & pricing workflows for the Synthetics desk, delivering quantitative analytics, and maintaining adequate control functionality.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or equivalent) in Math, Sciences, Engineering, or Computer Science is required.

What experience is necessary to apply for this job?

Significant work experience in a related field is necessary.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, understanding of statistics and financial mathematics, and software design and development skills particularly in Python or C++ are emphasized.

Is prior financial knowledge required?

Yes, a financial knowledge of Delta 1 and Equity Derivatives products is required.

What programming languages should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should have proficiency in Python or C++.

Will the role involve communication with senior stakeholders?

Yes, excellent communication and presentation skills, especially to senior stakeholders, are required.

Is experience in developing innovative tools part of the job description?

Yes, improving the risk & pricing workflow through the development of innovative tools is a key responsibility of the role.

What kind of analytical work will the Investment Banking Analyst be involved in?

The analyst will deliver quantitative analytics that drive decision making for the desks.

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