Vice President, Equity Derivatives & Analytics

Desjardins

. Conduct applied research on the modelling of market parameters used in equity derivatives valuation .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative finance, particularly in derivatives valuation and risk management, with strong proficiency in Python and SQL for developing analytical tools and automation solutions. Possesses a solid understanding of financial markets and trading strategies, complemented by effective communication skills in both French and English.

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Quantitative ModellingDerivatives ValuationPython ProgrammingSQL ProgrammingRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Quantitative FinanceStatistical MethodsAnalytical Tools DevelopmentAutomation SolutionsData ManagementMarket Risk HedgingPosition ReconciliationMarket-Data ValidationPortfolio Risk ManagementTrading Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAction OrientedCustomer FocusSituational AdaptabilityNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceMaster's Degree in Quantitative Discipline

Industry Keywords

Financial MarketsEquity DerivativesMarket ParametersRisk ControlsCorporate Events MonitoringTrading OpportunitiesBusiness Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct applied research on the modelling of market parameters used in equity derivatives valuation
Perform historical quantitative analyses to improve derivatives inventory market-risk hedging strategies
Contribute to the development, validation and production implementation of market parameters for derivatives valuation and risk management
Develop tools for position reconciliation, market-data validation and risk controls
Implement automated alerts to monitor corporate events, mispricing and operational anomalies affecting the portfolio
Enhance the desk's front-office infrastructure and implement a consolidated view of positions and risks
Work with desk members to understand trading strategies and associated risks
Participate in market analysis and identify trading opportunities
Contribute to portfolio risk management, including pricing, trading and rebalancing
Assume increasing responsibilities for decision-making and desk business development as activity evolves

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance or a quantitative discipline, such as financial engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science or physics
Three to ten years of experience in financial markets, derivatives, quantitative finance or a related field
Master's degree is considered an asset
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience in, or a strong interest in, quantitative modelling and statistical methods applied to financial markets
Significant experience developing analytical tools, automation solutions or data-management capabilities
Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written
Strong understanding of and interest in financial markets, trading and derivatives
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL programming
Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Complexity, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Resilient, Situational adaptability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment