Quantitative Financial Analyst Junior

Ortec Finance is seeking a Junior Quantitative Financial Analyst to join its Scenario & Asset Valuation (SAV) team in Rotterdam. The SAV team is responsible for the design, calibration, and maintenance of economic scenario generators, producing the Ortec Finance Scenario set (OFS) which supports asset liability management (ALM) and investment decision-making globally. As a junior analyst, you will contribute to quantitative risk and return modeling across various asset classes, such as equities, bonds, and credit. Daily responsibilities include developing valuation models, creating assumptions for balance sheet assets, analyzing market trends, and building modeling solutions for structured assets and rating transitions. On the technical side, you will leverage AI-driven innovations to optimize workflows and implement robust scenario techniques. The position requires a university degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or Mathematical Economics. Candidates must possess programming skills in Python, Matlab, or Java, alongside a strong interest in financial markets, economic modeling, and stochastic simulations. This entry-level role offers an exceptional path for professional growth within a collaborative and highly analytical fintech environment.