TEKsystems · 6 hours ago
Quant Analyst (PhD Required) (W2 Only)
Jersey City, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$50/hr - $80/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Quantitative Finance Analyst. The main responsibilities of this role include developing and implementing new models, maintaining loss forecasting and capital models, and producing technical documentation for internal and regulatory purposes.
Information Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing new models or enhance existing models
Maintaining & developing loss forecasting and capital models
Seeking out work and enhancing current models/processes
Producing clear and coherent technical documentation for internal and regulatory purposes
Qualification
Required
PhD in STEM field
Excellent programming skills (preferably with Python)
Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude
Qualified PhD level in a numerical discipline (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering)
Experience in developing, documenting & maintaining numerical models for purposes of loss forecasting or calculating capital requirements
Demonstrates consistent attention to detail
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Technical skills: Statistics, Probability Theory, Econometrics
IT skills: Prior experience of using both statistical modeling tools (e.g. SAS, R) and development experience in either C++ or Python
Documentation: Ability to clearly document quantitative models and evidence technical modeling choices
Data analysis and interpretation. Experience of interpreting and manipulating large financial data sets
A Practical knowledge of credit products including loans, bonds and credit derivatives
Preferred
Practical experience of quantitative model documentation using of LaTex or similar mathematical typesetting packages
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
Recent News
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