Quantitative Analyst

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S&P Global Market Intelligence
 

The Role: Quantitative Analyst

The Team: The Quantitative Analytics Group (QAG) is a global team of experienced quantitative analysts who support several related businesses providing valuation and data products for derivatives and other financial instruments spanning all asset classes and both public and private markets.  The team is a dynamic and collaborative group who take on a broad range of financial engineering and statistical inference problems, always emphasizing the relationship between the theoretical and practical aspects to leverage our diverse data sources and provide best in class business solutions.
 

The Impact: QAG is currently seeking an individual with a strong quantitative background and a passion for financial markets to support the growth of our valuation businesses, focusing on “hard to value” assets.  The successful candidate will work with a diverse global team to build and maintain a pricing library used for both valuation batch processing and interactive (direct to client) applications.
 

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a global team including a strong group of experienced subject matter experts in Toronto.
• Gain understanding of industry trends and the relationship between theoretical work and business outcomes.
• Grapple with a broad range of problems combining financial pricing models and statistical inference across derivative asset classes.
   

Responsibilities:

• Partner with software engineers and product specialists to develop and maintain new interactive pricing platform.
• Implement product specifications into production workflow, primarily through coding in Java.
• Work with operations and product management teams to act as an escalation point for client queries and troubleshooting on existing products.
• Design, implement, and test methodology innovations and improvements.
   

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering).  Graduate level degree, particularly in financial engineering, an asset but not a requirement.
• Proficiency and experience in Java, C++ or other object-oriented programming language; Python experience also an asset.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in financial engineering an asset
• Passionate interest in theoretical and practical aspects of financial engineering, particularly in relation to financial derivatives
• Open communicator and team player who values diverse skills and approaches to questions and can communicate the essence of technical concepts to non-technical people
• Creative and tenacious problem solver

Flexible Working (optional)

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. 

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.