Capital Markets Quantitative Analyst

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Job Description:

The Capital Markets Quantitative Analyst IV works as the senior/lead in a team that is responsible for the development and maintenance of quantitative models for Derivative products (Rates, Commodities, Credit), Foreign Exchange (FX), Leveraged Loan Trading, Fixed Income trading and Loan Syndications. The Analyst will assist with complex and high visibility strategic analytics.

Primary Responsibilities

•Analyst/subject matter expert for analytics related to one or more of the major business lines (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income trading, Real Estate, Loan Syndications)

•Supports senior management team and assists in the research, design and implementation of new financial products

•Works with Model Development & Validation groups to satisfy requirements for sound model building practices

•Helps ensure the analytics project pipeline is completed timely

•Assists Capital Markets Technology, Middle and Back office teams in implementing analytics projects

•Builds relationships across the various teams in Capital Markets and the larger banking organization

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

•5-7 years of relevant experience working on internal trading models or expertise with trading systems like Calypso, Murex, BlackRock Aladdin etc.

•Prior experience in complex quantitative analysis for one or more Capital Markets business lines (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income trading, Real Estate, Loan Syndications)

•Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Math, Physics, Economics, Engineering or other quantitative field with proven record of high achievement

•Strong organization and communication (written, oral and interpersonal) skills

•Comfortable building models using Excel VBA, R or Matlab

•Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced trading floor environment

• Advanced knowledge of market practices across traded products – Rate Derivatives, FX, Commodities, Credit Derivatives (CDX, CMBX etc.), Repos, Debt Products etc.

• Experience working in a Regional Bank environment and knowledge of Regulatory Requirements (Dodd Frank, Volcker, Basel III etc.).

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$103,382.95 USD

Median:

$138,350.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for