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Quantitative Analyst - Risk

Apex Systems
Jersey, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Job#: 3037419

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical Quantitative Analyst in the Jersey City area to support the development, enhancement, and validation of fixed income risk models. This role is ideal for a quantitative professional with deep expertise in fixed income markets, market risk, and model research. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure model accuracy, performance, and regulatory readiness while delivering high-quality analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, enhance, and optimize fixed income risk models.
  • Design and produce model performance metrics, analytics, and reporting for internal stakeholders and regulatory audiences.
  • Conduct quantitative research to support model development and validation efforts.
  • Independently analyze, format, and validate results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
  • Monitor model performance and identify opportunities for enhancement and refinement.
  • Support risk management initiatives through rigorous quantitative analysis and data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and model behavior effectively.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of professional experience, including 3 years of hands-on experience in quantitative modeling, research, or risk analytics.
  • Strong understanding of fixed income products and market risk concepts .
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C , or Java .
  • Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related field.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative research skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Value-at-Risk (VaR) modeling .
  • Knowledge of U.S. Treasury securities , mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and fixed income pricing models.
  • Familiarity with SQL and data analysis tools.
  • Experience working with model governance, performance monitoring, or regulatory reporting frameworks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines advanced quantitative modeling expertise with strong fixed income market knowledge and programming skills. They are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and capable of independently delivering high-quality analytical solutions in a fast-paced financial services environment.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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