Python Developer (quantitative)

Client: Banking/Finance

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Position: Python Developer

Duration: 12-24 month (Contract to Hire)

Job Description:

• Responsible for independently conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects.
• Responsible for developing new models, analytic processes or systems approaches.
• Creates documentation for all activities and works with Technology staff in design of any system to run models developed.
• Successfully use advanced predictive models and analytics to derive insights from data to implement business strategy and automation.
• Incumbents possess excellent quantitative/analytic skills and a broad knowledge of financial markets and products.
• 2+ years of experience in model development, statistical work, data analytics or quantitative research or PhD.
• Experience with large data sets.
• Strong Programming skills e.g. R, Python, SAS, SQL or other languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders.
• Self-starter and ability to multitask with tight deadlines and navigate changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of predictive modeling, statistical sampling, optimization, machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques.
• Strong technical writing, communication and presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate quantitative topics with non-technical audiences.
• Effective at prioritization/time and project management.
• Broad understanding of financial products.