Finance Consultant ( Derivatives )
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Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Greetings from Conch Technologies Inc
What These Candidates Likely Do
Systematic: Use rules-based quantitative strategies (algorithmic or model driven investing) rather than discretionary judgment.
Derivatives: Work with options futures and swaps for hedging or speculation.
Risk Management: Identify measure and control financial risks (market credit liquidity).
Factor-Based: Design or manage portfolios using factors such as value momentum or volatility.
VaR (Value at Risk): Calculate potential portfolio losses under normal market conditions.
Back-Testing: Evaluate investment strategies by testing them on historical data before live deployment.
Alpha Generation: Aim to deliver returns above benchmark demonstrating strategy value.
Likely Job Title
Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Risk Manager
Portfolio Manager (systematic or factor-based)
Derivatives Trader
Quantitative Researcher
In Plain Terms
These are quant finance professionals who build mathematical models to trade manage risk and create investment strategies. Their work is driven by data algorithms and statistical analysis not instinct. Strong skills in Data Science Mathematics and Python are essential for these roles.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Financial Services
- GAAP
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Regulatory Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
