Santander UK
VP, Front Office Quant - Credit/Hybrid | SCIB
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
VP, Front Office Quant - Credit/Hybrid | SCIB
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking – Quant (Credit Front Office) Role
The Difference You’ll Make
- Enhancing and maintaining core quantitative libraries and trading systems, with a strong focus on innovation, robustness, flexibility, performance, and test coverage.
- Developing, debugging, and implementing pricing and risk analytics in C++ for flow, structured, and hybrid credit desks.
- Contributing to data-driven analytics and research workflows (Python ecosystem including pandas, numpy, etc.).
- Working closely with traders and structurers to:
- Design new products.
- Improve pricing frameworks.
- Resolve day-to-day trading issues.
- Supporting the evolution of existing methodologies, including:
- Bootstrapping.
- Pricing models.
- Sensitivities.
- Risk metrics.
- Collaborating with XVA, Risk, and Model Validation teams to advance the broader business platform.
- Providing mathematical and technical documentation to internal stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
- Extensive experience in a Credit, Hybrid, XVA, or Structured Rates quantitative role.
- Excellent programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Solid understanding of credit and/or hybrid products and associated risk methodologies.
- Higher qualification in Math’s, Physics, or a relevant mathematical-based degree.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced trading environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, delivery-oriented mindset.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Nice-to-Have:
- PhD in Math’s, Physics, or a relevant mathematical-based degree.
Role Location
- Triton Square, London (walking distance from Warren Street/Euston).
Workplace Culture
Santander prioritises an environment where individuals thrive both at work and at home, supporting personal development, equal opportunities, and inclusive collaboration.
- Equal Opportunities Policy: Ensures fair consideration for all applicants, regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Rewards & Benefits
Your contributions are recognised through a competitive package including:
- Competitive salary.
- Discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
- Pension scheme:
- 8% of salary contributed by Santander (to 12.5% if you contribute, with optional cash remission).
- Holidays:
- 30 days minimum + bank holidays.
- Increases to 31 days after 5 years of service.
- Option to buy up to 5 contractual extra days annually.
- Individual private medical insurance (fully funded).
- Voluntary healthcare benefits (discounted family medical, dental, and health assessments).
- Financial protection policies:
- Death-in-service benefit (covered for you and your family).
- Income protection insurance and discounted options for critical illness/life assurance.
- Share plans: Opportunities to invest in Santander’s success via our share schemes.
Next Steps [Application Link Placeholder]
Familiar with step-by-step benevolence, tailored candidate engagement, ratings, maximum risk. Apply now.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location