Model Validation Group

Contract role 6 months - one year…

LOCATION: Chicago, IL
3 days onsite 2 days remote

NO SPONSORSHIP

Looking for a candidate who focuses on Model Validation using C# coding. Degree in math, statistical quant etc. phd preferred must have financial derivatives options big plus you will find them out of labs Fermi, Argonne, etc.

I. WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Maintain and service the Model Validation Group Servers.
• Design and maintain systems for the manipulation and visualizations of data to support model backtesting.
• Design, implement, and maintain data storage and retrieval methods for high-volume financial data.
• Create documentation for new code and test cases.
• Manage GIT repositories for the model validation group.
• Implement and manage model change impact tests and model stress tests.
• Recreate production analysis in test environments

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Scientific programming and strong mathematical background
• Must be able to evidence proficiency in technical or scientific writing
• Must be able display evidence of proficiency in clean code software development that is applied to develop risk management solutions
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At least 3 years of production-level programming background preferred
• Java or C#/.Net (at least 3 years), C++, SQL, VisualStudio, IntelliJ/Eclipse (or SpringSource); R language optional Software design: effective application of design patterns, expertise in object-oriented design
• Master’s degree required; PhD preferred in a highly quantitative subject
• Academic or working experience in numerical algorithms, statistical techniques, and financial models preferred.
• Knowledge and Experience with financial data and large financial data sets.
• Knowledge of commonly traded derivatives and derivatives pricing theory desired

About Request Technology:

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