Principal - Quant Trading

Apollo

London, United Kingdom
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7-12 years quantitative finance experience
Python programming for financial tools
Corporate bonds cds loans equities knowledge
This role involves building and owning quantitative tools that directly support alpha generation for the London Trading business while coordinating with peers in New York

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and owning quantitative tools that directly support alpha generation for the London Trading business while coordinating with peers in New York.
  • The candidate will drive end-to-end delivery of desk-critical tools by sourcing data, designing models, and leading implementation alongside senior traders and business leadership.
  • A key responsibility is implementing AI-enabled workflows to integrate research content and automate decision-making processes across the Global Corporate Credit platform.

Matching Summary

This role involves building and owning quantitative tools that directly support alpha generation for the London Trading business while coordinating with peers in New York.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-12 years quantitative finance experience
  • Python programming for financial tools
  • Corporate bonds CDS loans equities knowledge
  • Strong statistics applied math modeling skills
  • Experience with large varied datasets

Nice-to-have

  • C++ or Java programming skills
  • AI and ML exposure for LLM workflows
  • Advanced degree in quantitative discipline
  • High touch environment stakeholder engagement
  • Bias toward action and ownership

Key Requirements

  • 7-12 years experience in quant finance or strats
  • Degree in Mathematics Statistics Physics Engineering CS
  • Strong judgment in corporate credit markets

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