Trading Analyst in Financial Markets (A)

For our client a major bank in Zurich we are seeking for a Trading Analyst in Financial Markets.Please note that due to applicable Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit.

Remote work from abroad is not possible.

Tasks

Develop a deep understanding of the Trading business, including Market Making, Order Execution, and Sales
Develop mathematical models and algorithms for Trading, with specific focus on Market Making and Delta One desks
Assist with the business development and vision of Markets Data Analytics, including interacting with Traders, liaising with external vendors, monitoring teamwork, preparing reports, and building business presentations
Deliver well-documented code, mainly in Python, to run financial models for Trading
Create user interfaces, dashboards, and automated reports with business insights
Assist, when needed, with the development of Data Analytics platform, including Databases and Data Lake
Be up to date with developments in Financial Markets and Artificial Intelligence, specifically in the context of financial software for Trading
Collaborate with Data Scientists, Developers, and Traders to jointly meet deadlines

Requirements


Master or PhD in a technical field, such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or alike
3+ years of work experience on the Trading floor
Advanced coding skills in Python
Knowledge of R is a plus 
Exposure to Quantitative Trading, for example developing systematic strategies
Knowledge of Mathematical Finance and Financial Markets, including Algorithmic Trading, Derivative Pricing, Portfolio and Risk Management, Dynamic Programming, and Numerical Methods
Certain knowledge of Advanced Statistics and Machine Learning methodologies, such as Clustering techniques, Factor Modelling, and Reinforcement Learning
Knowledge of Git, SQL, and Dash (or similar)
Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, VBA, and Power Query
Experience with real-time analytics and low-latency algorithms is a plus
Experience with Business Development is a plus
Fluency in English

Soft Skills


Collaborative, team player, open minded, and easy to work with
Proficient presentation skills and high attention to detail
Able to explain technical results to non-technical audiences