As the leading provider of market risk management tools to financial institutions, this business has built a truly enviable reputation for market leading predictive modelling tools and for their team of highly skilled and passionate research professionals.

Based in Edinburgh the key responsibility of this role will be to work within the Research & Development function researching and implementing stochastic models and developing calibration methods and tools for these models.  You will need to have excellent communication skills to both present and drive through your research.

You must have a PhD in Mathematics or another numerical subject e.g. Physics, Engineering or Statistics.  You will also have strong experience as a Quantitative Analyst or Quantitative Research specialist in a bank, consultancy or software house to have the depth of understanding required as well as specific experience of Monte Carlo, C++, Matlab and Excel/VBA.  Knowledge of the life insurance or pension industries will be extremely valuable and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas is a must, both internally and externally. As the business grows across the globe there are innumerable opportunities for development of your career, knowledge and business acumen.  New offices have just been opened in both New York and Hong Kong and will be growing steadily.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a 'best of breed' individual looking to join a robust business with an open and supportive culture which is going from strength to strength despite the current economic climate.

If you are passionate about Quantitative Modelling and Research and would relish the opportunity to develop new tools for preeminent clients in the Financial Services industry, then this could be the challenge for you.  Please get in touch for a highly confidential conversation.