Senior Quantitative Software Developer (34352)
Posted 1 day ago by 1764270178
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are looking for two experienced Quantitative Software Developers to enhance the stress testing framework at a leading Canadian financial institution. This hands-on role requires senior developers with expertise in programming, quantitative finance, and econometrics to contribute to high-impact projects. The position is contract-based and remote, targeting candidates based in Canada. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on model validation and optimization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance functionalities within the firm's stress testing framework.
- Lead and contribute to code optimization efforts to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.
- Support the validation and development of financial models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including model risk, validation, and development teams.
- Provide subject matter expertise on quantitative methodologies and programming best practices.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in software development and quantitative finance.
- Must qualify for Government of Canada Security Clearance (Minimum 5 years of living in Canada).
- Proven track record working with large financial institutions in Canada (e.g., six D-SIBs or equivalent).
- Advanced programming skills, with deep expertise in Java and Python (additional languages a plus).
- Strong background in quantitative finance, econometrics, and model development/validation.
- Experience contributing to large-scale risk management or stress testing frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: Canada
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
About the Role
We are seeking two highly skilled Quantitative Software Developers to join our team on a contract basis. These consultants will play a critical role in enhancing our stress testing framework, contributing to model validation, development, and optimization initiatives within a leading Canadian financial institution.
This is a hands-on technical role, ideal for senior developers with deep expertise in programming, quantitative finance, and econometrics who can contribute immediately to high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance functionalities within the firm's stress testing framework.
- Lead and contribute to code optimization efforts to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.
- Support the validation and development of financial models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including model risk, validation, and development teams.
- Provide subject matter expertise on quantitative methodologies and programming best practices.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in software development and quantitative finance.
- Must qualify for Government of Canada Security Clearance (Minimum 5 years of living in Canada)
- Proven track record working with large financial institutions in Canada (e.g., six D-SIBs or equivalent).
- Advanced programming skills, with deep expertise in Java and Python (additional languages a plus).
- Strong background in quantitative finance, econometrics, and model development/validation.
- Experience contributing to large-scale risk management or stress testing frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Contract Details
- Term: 6 months (possibility of extension)
- Location: Remote, Canada-based candidates only
- Start Date: Targeting early October 2025