Vice-President, Equity Derivatives & Analytics

Desjardins

. Develop tools, quantitative models and analytical solutions supporting trading, risk management and equity financing activities .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing quantitative models and analytical tools for trading and risk management, with strong proficiency in Python and SQL. Capable of conducting market analysis and enhancing front-office infrastructure to support derivatives valuation and portfolio risk management.

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Quantitative ModellingPython ProgrammingSQL ProgrammingFinancial Markets ExpertiseDerivatives Valuation

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisStatistical MethodsAnalytical Tools DevelopmentAutomation SolutionsData ManagementRisk ManagementPortfolio ManagementMarket Parameter ModellingPosition ReconciliationMarket-Data Validation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsBilingual in French and English

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Quantitative DisciplineMaster's Degree (Asset)

Industry Keywords

Financial EngineeringDerivativesEquity FinancingTrading StrategiesMarket AnalysisRisk ControlsCorporate Events MonitoringNon-Linear DerivativesLight ExoticsDelta One

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop tools, quantitative models and analytical solutions supporting trading, risk management and equity financing activities
Build capabilities for non-linear derivatives flow activities, including options and light exotics, and equity financing products (Delta One)
Conduct applied research on modelling market parameters used in equity derivatives valuation
Perform historical quantitative analyses to improve derivatives inventory and portfolio market-risk hedging strategies
Contribute to 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 monitoring corporate events, mispricing and operational anomalies affecting the portfolio
Enhance 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 responsibility 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
Please note that 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
Master's degree is considered an asset

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