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Quant Developer, Nordea Markets

Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis · Risk Management

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In short

We are seeking a Senior Quant Developer to enhance pricing, risk, and data capabilities for Nordea Markets in Helsinki. This role involves quantitative application development, software engineering, and collaboration with front-office users to build impactful production solutions. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree, at least three years of relevant experience, and strong programming skills in Python and optionally Kotlin/Java.

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance key pricing, risk, and reporting tools used by Markets Trading and Sales.
  • Partner with traders, sales, and technology teams to deliver quantitative solutions to business challenges.
  • Contribute to Python and/or Kotlin-based libraries containing core business logic of quant platforms.
  • Drive improvements to architecture, engineering practices, and platform capabilities.
  • Support new and existing functionalities in production, including troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and second-line support.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience in quantitative development, desk quant work, pricing, risk, and financial products.
  • Self-driven and proactive, with a proven ability to independently turn business requirements into robust solutions.
  • Strong programming skills (Python and Kotlin/Java is an advantage).
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across quantitative, business, and technology teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using AI in software development.
  • Experience with curve construction or model calibration.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model.
  • Culture that fosters performance and growth.
  • Various opportunities to evolve, develop, and learn from brilliant colleagues.
  • Opportunity to work in one of the largest Nordic banks.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Company

Nordea

Job Posted

1 week ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Helsinki, Finland

Qualification

Master

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