Machine Learning Quant Engineer - Investment banking/ XVA

Harvey Nash
London
3 months ago
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Senior Quant Machine Learning Engineer sought by leading investment bank based in the city of London.**Inside IR35, 4 days a week on site**The role:To lead the design and deployment of ML-driven models across our trading and investment platforms. This is a high-impact, front-office role offering direct collaboration with traders, quant researchers, and technologists at the forefront of financial innovation.Your Role

  • Design, build, and deploy state-of-the-art ML models for alpha generation, portfolio construction, pricing, and risk management
  • Lead ML research initiatives and contribute to long-term modeling strategy across asset classes
  • Architect robust data pipelines and scalable model infrastructure for production deployment
  • Mentor junior quants and engineers; contribute to knowledge-sharing and model governance processes
  • Stay current with cutting-edge ML research (e.g., deep learning, generative models, reinforcement learning) and assess applicability to financial markets
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including traders, data engineers, and software developers

What We're Looking ForRequired:

  • 7+ years of experience in a quant/ML engineering or research role within a financial institution, hedge fund, or tech firm
  • Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Computer ...

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