Quantitative Analyst, Pricing Derivatives - Toronto, Canada - S&P Global

S&P Global

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role:
Quantitative Analyst, derivative pricing focus

The Team:

The Quantitative Analytics Group (QAG) is a global team of experienced quantitative analysts who support several related derivatives valuation and data businesses within S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The team is a dynamic and collaborative group that takes 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.

Partnering with software engineers and product specialists to develop and maintain a new interactive pricing platform.
Implementation of 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.

Designing, implementing, and testing methodology improvements where necessary.

What's in it for you:

Gain an understanding of industry trends and the relationship between theoretical work and business outcomes.
Exposure to a broad range of problems combining financial pricing models and statistical inference across derivative asset classes.

What We're Looking For:

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering). Graduate level degree, particularly in financial engineering, is 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

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.

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.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets.

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