Front Office Rates Quant Analyst (Contract) - Inside IR35 Position: Front Office Rates Quant Analyst Location: London Contract Type: Contract Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Front Office Rates Quant Analyst to join our trading team. This role is ideal for a technically strong quant with deep product knowledge and experience supporting traders directly. Key Responsibilities • Support the trading desk with present value (PV) risk and model usage. • Modify and maintain models used for official risk and PV. • Investigate and resolve PnL attribution issues. • Contribute to bootstrapping and pricing library development. • Collaborate closely with traders, risk, and investment teams. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years in a Front Office Quant role (10–15+ years welcomed). • Strong experience in Rates (Flow, Structured, Exotic). • Proficient in C#; C++ is a plus. • Experience with productionised pricing libraries. • Solid understanding of risk and PnL attribution. Candidate Profile • Mid to senior-level quant with a proactive, adaptable mindset. • Strong communicator with a collaborative approach. • Able to work independently and deliver quickly in a dynamic environment.