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Junior Quant Analyst (C++ & Python) – Risk Systems | London | UK Work Eligibility Required

Chenavari Investment ManagersLondon, England, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Junior Quant Analyst (C++ & Python) – Risk Systems | London | UK Work Eligibility Required

Chenavari Investment Managers is looking for a talented Junior Quant Developer to join its Risk Management team. You will be part of a high-performance, collaborative environment, helping to build and maintain mission-critical infrastructure for risk analysis and investment decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to contribute meaningfully while developing both technical and financial expertise.

Founded in 2008, Chenavari Investment Managers is a staff-owned asset management firm with $5bn+ AUM, specializing in European credit across corporate and financial bonds, structured credit products, and private debt origination. Our entrepreneurial team takes a value-based approach, investing across three primary business lines : tradable credit, private credit, and leveraged finance.

As a Junior Quant Developer, you will contribute to the ongoing development and support of the proprietary Risk Management platform and quantitative library. You will :

Build Python-based and Excel-based risk tools and integrations used by traders, analysts, and risk managers
Develop, test and support C++ quant code on proprietary Risk Management system
Improve accuracy of quantitative models for trading
Maintain a constant smooth day-to-day process with fast bug-fixing
Document quantitative models and system components effectively

We’re looking for a smart, curious, and technically capable individual with :

1–2 years of experience in a quantitative or software development role, preferably in financial markets

Proficiency in C++ and Python , with a focus on production-level code

Understanding of data structures , numerical methods , and statistics

Familiarity with Linux , Git , and scripting (Bash or similar)

Experience and knowledge of the fixed income or credit financial instruments at a bank or alternative asset manager is a plus

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication ability

Eager to learn, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude

Legal right to work in the United Kingdom

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail, proactive, highly organized and process-driven

Excellent verbal, written communication and relationship building skills

Available to providing on-call, early morning and remote support

Educational requirement

First class or Upper Second class honors degree in a heavily maths-oriented subject from a highly recognised University

What You’ll Gain

First-hand exposure to live financial systems and investment processes

Opportunity to work directly with experienced traders, risk managers, and quants

Fast feedback cycles — see your code deployed and used across the firm

Supportive environment that values technical excellence, ownership, and collaborative attitude

Strong career development in both engineering and finance

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Investment Management

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