Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst F/M

Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized leader in sustainable investment. For over 25 years, we’ve delivered innovative investment solutions across asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation, and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, we value diversity, inclusion, and work–life balance, fostering a collaborative environment where every voice counts.

Mission

Reporting to Candriam’s Head of Fixed Income, the quantitative analysis team provides technical and quantitative support to portfolio managers through the development of proprietary decision‑making tools.

Responsabilities

Main responsibilities:

• Develop robust and well‑adapted quantitative tools and models to analyze Fixed Income markets and enhance fund decision‑making processes (Top‑Down analysis, Asset Allocation, key indicators forecasting, etc.).
• Design, develop, and backtest trading strategies and ideas (Relative Value, Pair Trading, Statistical Arbitrage, etc.) to provide actionable signals to our Fixed Income desks within a discretionary trading environment.
• Contribute to both internal and external communication regarding the tools, models, and strategies developed (quantitative reports, presentations, training sessions, support materials, white papers, etc.)

Profile

• Graduated from an engineering school and/or Master's degree in Finance.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience as a quantitative analyst in an AM/HF Front Office/Trading environment.
• A proven exposure to Fixed Income / Credit markets is an absolute requirement.
• Extensive knowledge of Quantitative Finance/ Financial Engineering/ Machine learning.
• Strong analytical, modeling, numerical and problem‑solving skills with attention to details.
• Strong technical background in Python. Some experience in C++ would be a plus.
• Strong ability to multitask, with excellent organizational skills and a high level of initiative.
• Creative and proactive in promoting solutions and new ideas, resilient under pressure, and consistently able to deliver on time.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written (international environment).
• Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and synthetic manner.

Job location

Europe, France

City

Paris

Education

4. Master's Degree II / Bac+5

Minimum level of experience required

Less than 2 years

Languages

• French (C1 - Fluent)

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