Job Title: Front Office Quantitative Analyst (C++ Expert) Location: London Working Model: Flexible WFH Duration: 6 months - 12 months minimum with further extensions applicable Daily Rate Available: up to£900 Umbrella Inside IR35 via Umbrella: Paystream, Danbro, Focused **Ideal candidate needs to have front office experience and C++ proficiency ROLE DESCRIPTION The role will require development of the underlying mathematical models and analytical tools used by the FX, Fixed Income, Credit, or Equities desks at HSBC To design, develop, test and document the models developed to HSBC standards Develop technical solutions for the desk as required To provide rapid fixes to any issues identified in the models To develop model calibration routines and market data analytics (such as curve bootstrapping and interpolation)Essential Knowledge and Experience Required 1-5 years working as a Quantitative Analyst developing models in quantitative finance, IT development, or a trading environment A degree in mathematical finance, science or maths from a top tier university Knowledge of the standardpricing models used in the investment banking industry C++ experience (preferably using Visual Studio 2017) Excel VBA experience required Python experience preferred Experience with IBOR a plus Solid background in stochastic processes, probability and numerical analysis. Physics, Engineering or similar subjects is desirable, but not strictly required. Knowledge of main instruments used in FX, Fixed Income, Credit, or Equities Knowledge of CVA, CSA discounting, VaR, ES and other risk measures. Strong C++ Knowledge of at least one of the following scripting languages: Python, Perl, Shell Script, C#, Java, VBA. Good knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Windows and UNIX/LINUX, understanding of and experience with version control systems (GIT) and distributed development process. Knowledge of distributed computing and serialisation techniques preferred. Ability to work in fast-paced environmentwith proven ability to handle multiple outputs at one time