Quantitative / Data Analyst

London Based Investment Bank seek a Contractor Quantitative / Data analyst for PNL Controls. We are looking from a technical perspective, the focus should centre on good understanding of products across Global Markets (mainly Fixed Income), the risks (e.g. the “Greeks”) and P&L Explain (Step Revaluation and Risk Based Explain). The candidate should also have a good base level of knowledge of coding, particularly in Python to analyse data. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, able to quickly grasp new concepts and that can deliver results under tight deadlines. The Product Control team aims to validate on a daily basis the P&L figures and to explain them with market moves, related risks as well as the impacts of the new trades booked and the events impacting these trades (corporate actions, expiries, exercises, fixings, etc.). Experience working in some Front Office, Research, control or project function within an investment bank. Good theoretical knowledge of derivative pricing. Working experience with PNL explains (Step Revaluation as well as Risk Based Explains) and good knowledge / understanding of risk factors (the “Greeks”). Excellent Excel, VBA, Word and PowerPoint skills coding level in Python 12 month contract £600 – 700 per day Umbrella Rate – Hybrid working 2/3 days in their London offices