Linear Rates Quant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Accountancy & Finance
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SKILLS

C# C Python Analytics Curve Construction Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Linear Rates Quant – Permanent Role

Front-Office | Analytics & Desk Support | 5 Days Onsite

  • We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Linear Rates Quant to join a high-performing, front-office analytics team.
  • The team focuses on building a core rates analytics library and providing direct support to portfolio managers and trading desks.
  • This is a hands-on, high-impact role with equal focus on library development and desk/strategic support.

Job description

Linear Rates Quant – Permanent Role

Front-Office | Analytics & Desk Support | 5 Days Onsite

- We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Linear Rates Quant to join a high-performing, front-office analytics team.

- The team focuses on building a core rates analytics library and providing direct support to portfolio managers and trading desks.

- This is a hands-on, high-impact role with equal focus on library development and desk/strategic support.

Role Overview

This role is strictly linear rates (listed products only) and will not cover volatility or structured rates. You will be responsible for:

  • Building and maintaining linear rates analytics libraries
  • Hands-on curve construction and evaluation
  • Deep-diving into cost of delivery (CoD) and model details
  • Collaborating closely with traders and portfolio managers, providing analytics and insight
  • Balancing ~50% library development with ~50% desk support / strategy work

Communication and the ability to translate technical detail into business insight are essential. This is not a siloed quant role — interaction with the front office is key.

Candidate Profile

- Technical Skills:

  • Primary: C#
  • Open to experience in C or Python
  • Existing mature analytics library experience is a plus

- Personal Attributes:

  • Hands-on, technically strong, and solution-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable working closely with trading teams and PMs
  • Collaborative mindset in a flat, high-performance team

Culture & Environment

  • Collaborative and flat structure, not heavily hierarchical
  • Fast-paced, high-impact environment with close proximity to PMs/CIOs
  • Team members are engaged, supportive, and hard-working
  • Strong focus on capability and cultural fit over rigid background criteria

Role Details

  • Permanent, full-time role
  • 5 days per week onsite
  • Opportunity to work on core linear rates analytics and high-impact desk support
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience
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