Quantitative Risk Analyst

Who we are looking for

State Street offers a full service Liquidity & Market Risk measurement solution for sophisticated institutions within the financial markets.  Reporting to the Managing Director, Risk Solutions, you will use your interests/curiosity in pattern recognition and data analytics to build custom models within liquidity risk space. Our liquidity risk model provide estimates on market depth and market impact across all major asset types. You will collaborate with other members of the financial engineering team and technical support teams in helping to design the appropriate model specifications. You will leverage your experience within model development in liquidity risk/market risk management at an asset management and/or a sell side institution to advance capabilities of the existing risk solutions. You will be directly involved in the full life cycle of liquidity risk model development from raw data analysis to model prototyping, documenting, testing and perform ongoing maintenance.

Why this role is important to us

Our broad product line provides a consistent approach to risk and performance management from front to middle office.

What you will be responsible for

As a Quantitative Risk Analyst, Vice President you will:

• Explore patterns in trade and quotes data to design testable quantitative hypothesis for liquidity risk models
• Find and document deficiencies in existing liquidity risk models and propose alternatives backed by quantitative support
• Work with model risk governance group to obtain model approval for use in a production environment
• Create whitepapers and model specification documents summarizing details behind various models.
• Advise clients and Client Service teams on complex issues surrounding liquidity risk management analytics
• Provide financial specifications for the design of new risk management analytics functionality
• Identify the data requirements for liquidity risk solutions and work closely with our data team to determine sources / mappings for this data
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales support in the form of product demonstrations, workshops, pilots and client implementation consulting

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Be passionate about explaining quantitative concepts to a varied audience
• Experience working in liquidity/market risk space
• Experience working with fixed income transaction and quotes data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills as evidenced by an advanced degree in Financial Engineering/Mathematics/Computer science/Engineering/Physics or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience working in a quantitative setting group within financial sector; Experience working with fixed income transaction and quotes data is highly desirable
• Must be proficient in SQL, Python and R. Working knowledge with common data science libraries.
• Experience in project management and delivery

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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