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Desk Quant/Strat – Rates, Bonds, FX

  • Paris
  • Competitive & Negociable
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A leading global investment bank is looking for two Desk Quants to join its Front Office Quant and Research team in Paris, supporting trading desks across Rates, Bonds and FX.

This role sits directly on the trading floor, working closely with traders and FO quants to deliver real-time tools and analytics.

  • Salary negotiable for the right candidate
  • 4 day in the office
  • No visa sponsorship unfortunately

What you’ll do:

  • Build and enhance pricing tools used directly by traders
  • Provide real-time risk, scenario and PnL analytics
  • Implement and maintain models developed by the Quant Research team
  • Automate workflows and improve desk efficiency
  • Support intraday needs across Rates, Bonds and FX desks
  • Collaborate with front office, IT and other quant teams

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience as a Desk Quant / Trading Strat / Front Office Quant
  • 3-10 years experience
  • Strong Python – C++ / C# exposure beneficial
  • Solid understanding of Rates, Bonds or FX markets
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and excellent communication
  • Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering at well-known institute

Why this role:

  • Direct impact on trading activity
  • High visibility with senior desk leadership
  • Exposure across multiple Fixed Income & FX products
  • Opportunity to work in a major global front-office environment

If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.

tg@barclaysimpson.com

 

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