Vice President, Quantitative Analyst, Interest Rates, Global Markets, Japan
At a glance
VP-level Data Science role at Bank of America. Tokyo · full-time.
Pay not stated Data Science salary
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What you'll do
- Build and refine pricing models and risk measures for swaps, government bonds, repo and inflation products
- Help trading desks price and manage risk, including electronic quotes and automated execution workflows
- Connect analytics to live trading systems, with attention to speed and dependable operation
- Maintain shared analytics libraries and assist with trading, risk and new-product work
- Use AI and automation to improve coding, pricing calibration and data workflows
What you bring
- An advanced qualification in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, physics or engineering
- Strong coding ability in both C++ and Python
- A firm grounding in stochastic calculus, numerical techniques and derivatives pricing
- Knowledge of interest-rate products and models
Who this fits
This VP-level front-office quant role suits someone who works closely with traders on live pricing and risk decisions. The position is based in Tokyo, and the employer describes an in-office approach with flexibility tied to the role and business needs.
From the employer
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
The Linear Rates Quantitative Strategy Group is seeking a quantitative strategist to join a global front-office team supporting trading across swaps, governments, agencies, repo, and inflation products. The team develops and delivers pricing, risk, and analytics solutions used directly by trading desks, including support for electronic trading and real-time decision-making.
Overview
- Role: Front Office Quant / Quantitative Strategist
- Business Coverage: Linear Rates (Interest Rate Swaps, Government Bonds, Repo, Inflation)
- Focus: Pricing models, real-time risk, e-trading analytics, platform integration
- Technical Environment:
- Languages: C++, Python
- Systems: Real-time pricing engines, trading platforms, risk systems
- Architecture: High-performance, low-latency analytics and scalable data pipelines
- Tooling: Modern development stack including AI-assisted development and automation frameworks
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance pricing models and risk analytics for linear rates products
- Support electronic trading and real-time pricing, including RFQ and automated workflows
- Work closely with traders on pricing, hedging, and risk management decisions
- Integrate models into production trading systems with a focus on performance and reliability
- Build and maintain analytics libraries and tools used across the business
- Provide front-office support for trading, risk, and new product initiatives
- Leverage AI and modern automation tools to:
- Improve development productivity and code quality
- Enhance pricing, calibration, and data workflows
- Explore Machine Learning driven approaches to analytics and monitoring
Candidate Profile
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, Engineering, Finance)
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
- Solid background in stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and derivatives pricing
- Knowledge of interest rates products and interest rate modeling
- Ability to operate effectively in a front-office, trading-driven environment
- Strong communication skills and collaboration with traders and stakeholders
- Prior front-office Quant / Strategy experience preferred