Quantitative Strategist – Emerging Markets (EM) chez Db

Job Title Quantitative Strategist – Emerging Markets (EM)

Location London

Corporate Title Analyst

Group Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank.

You will be joining the EM Desk Strategists team, whose primary mandate is to automate and ensure the seamless operation of both linear and non-linear business functions. Within this role, you will encounter challenges associated with modeling EM-specific rates, foreign exchange (FX), and Credit products. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end deployment of automation solutions, spanning from Market data processing to Intraday risk calculations. The Core pricing library is developed in C++, complemented by Python-based components for integration. The Emerging Markets sector presents a compelling environment, offering comprehensive cross-asset exposure within a truly macro-driven landscape.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:  

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Trading, Structuring, Technology and Operations to drive the build-out of the strategic analytics platforms
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the franchise – in terms of daily production of accurate and timely risk and Profit and Loss (P&L) figures
• Strong focus on business-driven opportunities, bringing innovative and quantitative ideas to solve complex problems for the desk.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment by working with members of the team to solve business problems.
• Responsible for dealing with multiple stakeholders, from traders to finance, from software developers to Market Risk

Your skills and experience

• In-depth knowledge of python programming language. C++ hugely beneficial
• Understanding of linear rates business & products; non-linear rates, FX and Credit
• Strong quantitative, modelling, pricing and risk management skills, demonstrated within a financial services environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner with various teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements in an easily understandable and effective way

How we’ll support you

• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.