What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Bond Quant (Corporate Credit) - Risk Management position at Jefferies?
Job Description
We are seeking a proven leader in market risk analytics to drive the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation bond analytics library. This role will be pivotal in transforming our fixed income risk management capabilities, with a focus on cash and structured products.
Key Responsibilities
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
We are seeking a proven leader in market risk analytics to drive the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation bond analytics library. This role will be pivotal in transforming our fixed income risk management capabilities, with a focus on cash and structured products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of the bond analytics library, leveraging deep expertise in fixed income and structured products.
- Oversee model development, validation, and production for risk measurement (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing) and pricing.
- Architect and maintain quantitative libraries for production, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics solutions with business and regulatory objectives.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements (including cloud-based solutions).
- 10 years of experience in quantitative risk analytics, financial modeling, and technology leadership.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading risk analytics/modeling teams and delivering complex projects.
- Deep knowledge of market and credit risk, structured products, and regulatory frameworks (Basel, RWA, CCR, etc.).
- Advanced proficiency in Python and quantitative/statistical modeling; experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.); CFA or equivalent preferred.
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
Salary : $225,000 - $250,000