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The Cypress Group

Excel Developer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$55 - $95/hr

Excel RAD Developer - Equity Derivatives (Contract) Location: Midtown NYC (3 days onsite) Duration ... Work directly with traders and quants to improve workflows and usability * Develop and support ...

Tecolote Research

Contract Specialist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. * The ... Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Tecolote Research

Contract Specialist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. * The ... Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Vci Hsv

Construction Contract Specialist

Denver, CO · Remote

... Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management ... Minimum 3 years of architect-engineer services contracting experience . Additional Requirements:

Mitchell Martin

Python Developer

Manhattan, NY

$60 - $65/hr

Contract Compensation: Pay Range: $60.00-$65.00 Per HR Job Summary: • Seeking a skilled python ... quantitative research and perform domain-specific data analysis. • Develop risk and pricing ...

Gunvor

Quantitative Risk Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

Quantitative Risk Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Quantitative Risk Analyst ... Programming experience or advanced knowledge of programming concepts. Experience working in a team ...

Gunvor

Quantitative Risk Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

Quantitative Risk Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Quantitative Risk Analyst ... Python preferred. • Programming experience or advanced knowledge of programming concepts. • ...

Pyramid Consulting

Python Developer

Jersey City, NJ · Hybrid

$60 - $68/hr

This is an 11 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Jersey City, N ... Partner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit ...

Pyramid Consulting

Python Developer

Plano, TX · Hybrid

$60 - $68/hr

This is an 11 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Jersey City, N ... Partner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for quant developer contract in the United States is $169,729.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,500.00 and $199,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quant Developer Contract vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Developer ContractQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science; programming skills in Python, C++, or JavaUsually requires a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; strong analytical and modeling skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often in trading firms or hedge fundsFull-time, ongoing roles within financial institutions or asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial technology companiesWidely used in investment banks, asset managers, and financial consulting firms

In summary, Quant Developer Contract roles focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms on a temporary basis, requiring strong programming skills. Quant Analysts typically perform ongoing quantitative research and modeling in a full-time capacity. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ mainly in employment type and work environment.

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Excel Developer

Excel Developer

The Cypress Group

New York, NY • Hybrid

$55 - $95/hr

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Job description

Excel RAD Developer – Equity Derivatives (Contract)

Location: Midtown NYC (3 days onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Comp: $55–$95/hr (W2)

We’re working with a legacy investment banking platform that is looking to bring on an Excel RAD Developer to help build out and modernize their equity derivatives pricing systems. This role will be closely aligned with the trading desk, focused on improving pricing tools and creating a more seamless workflow for front-office users.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and enhance Excel-based pricing and trading tools
  • Work directly with traders and quants to improve workflows and usability
  • Develop and support pricing models for equity derivatives
  • Integrate Excel with quant libraries, APIs, and internal systems
  • Help modernize existing tools into more scalable solutions
  • Ensure accuracy and performance of pricing and analytics tools

Requirements:

  • Strong experience building Excel tools in a front-office or trading environment
  • Background supporting quants or trading desks
  • Solid understanding of derivatives (equities preferred, but open to other asset classes)
  • Experience connecting Excel to APIs and data sources
  • Familiarity with quant libraries and pricing models

Nice to have:

  • Bloomberg Terminal or similar market data experience
  • Experience working with real-time data feeds
  • Exposure to C++ and/or C#

Additional info:

  • 3 days onsite in Midtown
  • 6-month contract with potential to extend