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Initio Capital

Quantitative Analyst (Quant)

New York, NY · Remote

$145K - $185K/yr

Risk Management: Collaborate with the risk management team to quantify and assess risk in the portfolio, applying quantitative techniques to mitigate exposure. * Collaborative Efforts: Work closely ...

Initio Capital

Quantitative Risk Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Job Summary Quantitative Risk Analyst Initio Capital Part-time, Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, Casual Hybrid | New York, NY, United States Quantitative Risk Analyst - Initio Capital ...

BNP Paribas

Vice President, Agency MBS Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$147.20K - $265K/yr

Work with internal counterparts in risk, quant and technology to help tackle the needs of the business. Travel and meet with clients to gather market color and present ideas. Attend relevant ...

Oldmutual

... Quant to join the team. The role is positioned within a large life insurance balance sheet and ... Responsibilities include pricing and risk analytics, representation of instruments in production ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for risk quant 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.

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A Risk Quant (Risk Quantitative Analyst) is responsible for identifying, measuring, and managing financial risks using mathematical models and statistical techniques. They develop risk models, analyze market and credit risk, and ensure regulatory compliance in financial institutions. Their work involves programming, quantitative finance, and data analysis to assess potential losses and optimize risk strategies. Risk Quants typically work in investment banks, hedge funds, and asset management firms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Risk Quant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Risk Quant, you need a solid background in quantitative finance, statistics, mathematics, and advanced analytical skills, typically supported by a relevant degree such as in math, physics, or financial engineering. Expertise in programming languages like Python, R, or C++, familiarity with statistical modeling tools, and knowledge of financial risk management certifications (e.g., FRM or CFA) are highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams make someone stand out in this position. These skills are important for accurately assessing complex financial risks, developing effective models, and providing actionable insights within a dynamic financial environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Risk Quant?

A Risk Quant typically spends their day developing and implementing quantitative models to measure and manage different types of financial risk, such as market, credit, or operational risk. They analyze data sets, conduct backtesting and stress testing, and report findings to risk managers or senior executives. Collaboration with traders, IT teams, and compliance professionals is also a routine part of the job to ensure models are both accurate and aligned with business goals. This role often involves continuous learning and adapting to new regulations, market conditions, and emerging quantitative techniques.
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VP, Counterparty Credit Risk Quantitative Analyst

VP, Counterparty Credit Risk Quantitative Analyst

Jefferies

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$185K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled quantitative professional to join the Risk Analytics group to develop and manage analytics for counterparty credit risk models focused on fixed income products, including repos, security lend/borrow, mortgages, and interest rate derivatives. The candidate will contribute to model development across the full model lifecycle, from methodology and design to implementation, validation, and ongoing performance monitoring. The successful candidate will also provide quantitative risk analysis to support day-to-day counterparty credit risk management.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement analytics to support counterparty credit risk management.
  • Design and Build infrastructure to consolidate counterparty credit risk models across systems.
  • Conduct quantitative research to implement model changes, enhancements, and remediations.
  • Design and develop analytical tools and dashboards to enhance risk transparency and decision-making.
  • Build and maintain model performance monitoring, benchmarking, and backtesting frameworks.
  • Assess methodologies and processes to identify potential weaknesses and evaluate risk materiality.
  • Partner with stakeholders across business, risk, technology, and other functional teams to ensure effective model development, governance, and usage

Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline; PhD preferred.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in counterparty credit risk modeling.
  • Deep understanding of pricing and risk calculations for financial products.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex quantitative models and translate business requirements into robust library design, code development, and integration into IT systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and other programming languages, with strong data-handling skills in SQL.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, precise, and compliant model documentation.
  • Familiarity with Numerix and/or Bloomberg platforms is preferred.
  • CQF Certification is highly desired.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $185,000 - $200,000.
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

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