Quantitative Analyst - Director (Equity Derivatives)

  • Huxley Banking & Financial Services
  • Jun 11, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Director, Quantitative Analyst (Equity Derivatives - Exotics)

A leading global investment bank is seeking an experienced Director-level Quantitative Analyst to join its Equity Derivatives business, specialising in exotic products. This is a senior, Front Office role with direct impact on pricing, modelling, and trading strategy.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in developing and enhancing quantitative models for complex equity derivatives, working closely with traders, structurers, and technology teams. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge modelling challenges across exotic payoffs and structured products within a high-performing, global platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement advanced pricing models for equity derivatives, with a focus on exotic structures
  • Enhance and maintain libraries for pricing, risk, and hedging of complex products
  • Partner directly with trading desks and structuring teams to deliver quantitative solutions
  • Analyse model performance, calibrate to market data, and ensure robust risk management frameworks
  • Contribute to the evolution of model architecture, analytics, and trading tools
  • Support model governance, validation, and regulatory requirements where applicable

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PhD/MSc) in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a highly quantitative discipline
  • Significant experience within equity derivatives modelling, ideally with a focus on exotics
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Stochastic calculus, PDEs, and numerical methods
    • Volatility modelling (local vol, stochastic vol, hybrid models)
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with experience developing production-quality code
  • Proven ability to work closely with Front Office stakeholders in a trading environment

Desirable

  • Experience with structured products (eg autocallables, barrier options, hybrids)
  • Knowledge of XVA, risk modelling, or cross-asset derivatives
  • Prior leadership or mentoring experience at a senior level

Why Apply

  • Senior, high-impact role within a top-tier global investment bank
  • Direct engagement with Front Office trading and structuring teams
  • Work on complex, high-value exotic products
  • Highly competitive compensation (base + bonus) with strong long-term progression

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales