Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
Quantitative Business Analyst – Risk & Valuation Team
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), New York, New York, us, 10261
Quantitative Business Analyst – Risk & Valuation Team
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Clearwater Analytics is seeking a Quantitative Business Analyst to join our Risk & Valuation team, supporting hedge fund clients. This is a hands‑on role at the intersection of product, software development, and client success. You will work closely with experienced analysts, developers, and client teams to enhance and support analytics in the Enfusion by CWAN system, an industry‑leading OEMS/PMS platform with extensive risk and valuation capabilities.
In this position you will assist in the design, validation, and improvement of risk & pricing analytics and trade capture processes, helping to ensure analytics are accurate and relevant for complex hedge fund portfolios across derivatives, structured products, and alternative assets.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to research and documentation for hedge fund valuation, pricing methodologies, and risk analytics.
Assist in developing and refining approaches for financial product setups, pricing, and associated market data inputs.
Draft and review specifications for model design and enhancements.
Execute and maintain test plans for pricing models and risk measurement features.
Perform validation checks on asset valuations, risk metrics, and trade capture workflows, under guidance from senior SMEs.
Identify and document discrepancies in automated pricing or risk outputs, and assist in resolving them.
Collaborate with SMEs, quantitative developers, and business analysts to refine analytic methodology.
Regularly assist developers in analyzing unexpected regressions for a code change.
Support client conversations on valuation topics with clear and accurate explanations of valuation methodologies.
Stay informed on developments in hedge fund pricing, valuation practices, and risk analytics.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field, or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with hedge fund strategies and traded products.
Products Scope: Interest Rates, Fixed Income, FX, Equities.
Understanding of valuation models and core risk modeling concepts including Greeks, Duration, Convexity, shocks, liquidity tiers, and scenario analysis.
Comfortable reading Java/Python/SQL and working closely with quantitative developers to support analytics implementation (no coding required).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, self‑driven, quick learner, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment where they showcase critical thinking and confidence in the application of their knowledge.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Desired Experience / Skills:
Exposure to Financial Libraries such as Numerix / FinCAD or similar.
Experience with investment management software like Bloomberg is a plus.
Experience with derivatives pricing models, cash flow analysis, and numerical methods.
Basic SQL/database skills.
Prior experience supporting hedge fund risk and valuation analytics.
Salary Range:
$88,800.00 - $115,200.00
Salient benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Industries: Software Development
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Clearwater Analytics is seeking a Quantitative Business Analyst to join our Risk & Valuation team, supporting hedge fund clients. This is a hands‑on role at the intersection of product, software development, and client success. You will work closely with experienced analysts, developers, and client teams to enhance and support analytics in the Enfusion by CWAN system, an industry‑leading OEMS/PMS platform with extensive risk and valuation capabilities.
In this position you will assist in the design, validation, and improvement of risk & pricing analytics and trade capture processes, helping to ensure analytics are accurate and relevant for complex hedge fund portfolios across derivatives, structured products, and alternative assets.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to research and documentation for hedge fund valuation, pricing methodologies, and risk analytics.
Assist in developing and refining approaches for financial product setups, pricing, and associated market data inputs.
Draft and review specifications for model design and enhancements.
Execute and maintain test plans for pricing models and risk measurement features.
Perform validation checks on asset valuations, risk metrics, and trade capture workflows, under guidance from senior SMEs.
Identify and document discrepancies in automated pricing or risk outputs, and assist in resolving them.
Collaborate with SMEs, quantitative developers, and business analysts to refine analytic methodology.
Regularly assist developers in analyzing unexpected regressions for a code change.
Support client conversations on valuation topics with clear and accurate explanations of valuation methodologies.
Stay informed on developments in hedge fund pricing, valuation practices, and risk analytics.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field, or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with hedge fund strategies and traded products.
Products Scope: Interest Rates, Fixed Income, FX, Equities.
Understanding of valuation models and core risk modeling concepts including Greeks, Duration, Convexity, shocks, liquidity tiers, and scenario analysis.
Comfortable reading Java/Python/SQL and working closely with quantitative developers to support analytics implementation (no coding required).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, self‑driven, quick learner, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment where they showcase critical thinking and confidence in the application of their knowledge.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Desired Experience / Skills:
Exposure to Financial Libraries such as Numerix / FinCAD or similar.
Experience with investment management software like Bloomberg is a plus.
Experience with derivatives pricing models, cash flow analysis, and numerical methods.
Basic SQL/database skills.
Prior experience supporting hedge fund risk and valuation analytics.
Salary Range:
$88,800.00 - $115,200.00
Salient benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Industries: Software Development
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