Quantitative Consultant

RiskQuest is a consulting firm specializing in developing state-of-the art models for managing financial risks, preventing financial economic crime, and for sustainable strategy.​

Since we were founded in 2008, we have been able to build and maintain an impressive customer base and work for all major Dutch financial institutions, including the Dutch central bank.​ The growing team consists of 60 exceptional quants with backgrounds in mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science or engineering, combined with a commercial sense and the ability to explain complex matters to management, development, and academic audiences. ​

Our beautiful office is located at the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The working culture is open and informal, we value entrepreneurship, and always thrive for the highest quality. There is a strong social cohesion with daily chess matches, ping-pong competitions, after-work drinks, foreign trips and other activities.​

What will you do?​

• We are looking for a Quantitative Consultant to help grow the firm. ​
• You will be part of project teams and participate in the full modelling scope: from generating creative and out-of-the-box solutions catered to the strategic needs of our clients, to building and implementing them into their cloud infrastructure.​
• You will also have an active role at the office such as knowledge development and organizing events.​
• You will learn fast and keep your mind sharp by partnering with different clients to solve the most challenging puzzles using the latest technology.

What we offer?​

• An inspiring workplace​
• Highly specialized colleagues​
• Intellectually challenging work​
• Freedom and ample room for growth​
• Close mentoring​

Qualifications​

• PhD or Master's degree in mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science or engineering​
• High degree of creativity and adaptability ​
• Advanced programming skills in Python, R, SQL​
• A strong interest in machine learning​
• Solid communication, story lining and presentations skills ​
• Affinity for the financial sector​

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