Calculation Engineer / Quantitative Developer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Ryantech, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Calculation Engineer / Quantitative Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ (5 Days Onsite) Duration: 6 12+ Months Contract Key Requirements: < data-start="479" data-end="524"> Quantitative/Financial Expertise: • Strong foundation in Linear Algebra, Statistics, and Time Series Analysis • Experience in implementing analytics within risk or calc engines to compute: • Valuation • Return • 1st order risk measures (e.g., DV01, delta, duration) < data-start="780" data-end="809"> Technical Skills: • Proficient in Python, Java, and SQL • Experience with simulation or analytics frameworks is a plus < data-start="924" data-end="953"> Domain Knowledge: • Solid understanding of: • Equity & Fixed Income Products • Exchange-Traded Derivatives • Portfolio Analysis • Fund Accounting and NAV Calculation Role Overview (Calculation Engineer Focus): This hybrid role blends quantitative finance and simulation engineering. You will work on implementing and optimizing calculation logic for financial models and risk analysis across a diverse portfolio of financial products. Responsibilities: • Develop and integrate risk/valuation analytics in a calculation or risk engine • Conduct computational simulations to evaluate performance and behavior under various market scenarios • Analyze and optimize results from simulations and financial calculations • Collaborate with financial engineers, quants, and developers to ensure accurate model implementation • Generate technical documentation, reports, and justifications for model outcomes • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal modeling standards Tools & Technologies: • Programming: Python, Java • Databases: SQL • Simulation/Calc Engines (proprietary or 3rd party) • Familiarity with CAD/CAE or other modeling tools is a plus (for simulation-heavy roles) Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Quant Developer or Calc Engineer with cross-functional expertise in computational modeling, financial analytics, and technical programming able to bridge theory and real-world application in finance.