Zanders is a specialist quantitative risk consultancy helping banking clients develop, enhance, and validate their most sophisticated risk models and analytical frameworks, to provide them with a competitive edge.

Our consultants combine exceptional quantitative skills with a deep understanding of financial risk management, and have a business-oriented mindset, allowing us to successfully deliver complex analytical projects.

We have a corporate culture with flat hierarchies, where entrepreneurship is encouraged from all members of our collaborative teams, across our offices in UK, Europe, US, Middle East and Asia.

Your role

Zanders is looking for a Quantitative developer to expand the Quant development team, in our London office. This is an energetic team of highly qualified professionals with extensive knowledge of financial markets, software development and mathematical modelling.

As a Senior Consultant, you will work on a variety of challenging projects covering the design, development, implementation, testing and validation of solutions and models across the trading book spectrum, including market risk, counterparty credit risk, XVA, margin models and derivatives pricing.

Off project, you’ll support our business development and knowledge management activities and act as a trusted advisor for our clients. Freedom, responsibility, innovation, fun, teamwork and flexibility are key to how we work. We are passionate about what we do and strive to be the best.

What you will do

The position offers excellent opportunities to excel in what you do and to broaden your modelling skills, as well as exposure to a dynamic and Agile working environment:

• Develop new quantitative solutions and models for clients;
• Extend Zanders valuation and risk software suite;
• Perform risk management and OTC derivatives valuation calculations;
• Provide support on different quantitative topics;

How To Succeed

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Strong knowledge and at least 3-year experience of developing solutions (from design to implementation) in C/C++ ; knowledge of CUDA would be desirable;
• 3-5 years of experience with familiarity in financial markets and its most important developments. Familiarity with derivatives pricing and risk calculations is a plus ;
• Education in a quantitative field (MSc or PhD would be advantageous), preferably (financial) mathematics, computer science or software engineering;
• Passionate about developing your knowledge in financial markets, programming and mathematics;
• Strong communication skills and professional fluency in English;
• Pro-active, positive attitude and collaborative team player.

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance,
• Participation in the Zanders bonus scheme,
  
• Secure your future with a pension scheme,
• 28 paid holiday days,
• A laptop and an iPhone,
• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives,
• Expertise in your chosen field, building skills rapidly alongside diverse clients and consultants,
• A truly collegiate environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence in Treasury, Risk or Technology,
• An international and fun working environment, Cultural night events, annual Zanders's trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us: Progress your career with Zanders.

We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

By applying for a role at Zanders, you give us approval to use and retain your personal details. Considering Zanders’ nature of enterprise, you are expected to behave to a high moral standard. A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process.