Jefferies · 1 day ago
AVP, Quant Developer - Risk Analytics
520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expJefferies is a leading global investment banking and capital markets firm, seeking a Quantitative Risk Developer to join their Global Risk Analytics team. The role involves collaborating with internal risk teams to design and implement Python-based tools for automating risk analytics processes and regulatory submissions, while also developing Agentic AI models for workflow automation.
BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal risk teams to design and implement Python-based tools and libraries that automate risk analytics processes and regulatory submissions
Design, build, and deploy Agentic AI models that enable autonomous planning, tool use, and multi-step execution for risk analytics and workflow automation
Experienced in developing code with Claude code, from planning to creating sub-agents taking advantage of, skills, commands and hooks
Facilitate efficient data processing, integration, and reporting pipelines to streamline regulatory submissions and internal analytics
Partner with end-users to gather requirements and deliver solutions tailored to complex risk analytics workflows
Contribute to a robust CI/CD environment and ensure code quality through testing, peer review and version control
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field
At least 5 years of professional experience in Python programming with a focus on backend development for financial applications
Must have expertise in code development in Claude Code using agentic models
Proficiency in financial risk analytics and knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including SIMM, is highly desirable
Strong understanding of risk modeling and portfolio analytics across various asset classes
Demonstrated ability to develop scalable, reusable Python libraries
Preferred
Familiarity with graphical user interface (GUI) development in Python is a plus
Knowledge of financial derivatives, portfolio optimization, and risk management practices
Ability to handle large datasets and implement efficient processing algorithms
Benefits
Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus
Competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation)
Unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Company
Jefferies
Jefferies provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-11-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Cameron Lester
Managing Director, Global Co-head of Tech Investment Banking
David Windley
Managing Director
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