Quantitative Specialist

Description

**About Us** XP Inc. is one of Brazil's largest independent financial institutions, owning the brands XP, Rico, Clear, XP Educação, InfoMoney, among others. With over 4.6 million active clients and more than R$ 1.1 trillion in assets under custody, XP Inc. has been transforming the financial market for 24 years to improve people's lives. Guided by a distinctive culture rooted in four core values \- **Big Dreams, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Customer Focus, and Open Mind** \- XP Inc. continuously seeks top talent with the ambition to achieve the impossible. **About the Opportunity** ------------------------ We are seeking a highly qualified Quantitative Specialist with experience and deep understanding of the equities market. This professional will be responsible for developing and enhancing advanced quantitative models to support strategic decision-making and risk management. **What We Are Looking For** -------------------- **Essential Requirements:** * Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or related fields. * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and C\+\+. * Strong knowledge of mathematics, pricing and risk modeling—especially for nonlinear and exotic instruments. * Skills in organization, discipline, and adherence to agreed deadlines with our key stakeholders (Global Markets), including meeting requirements for technical documentation. * Ability to work collaboratively in teams and present technical results effectively to diverse audiences. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Knowledge of stochastic calculus. **Challenges and Impact** ---------------------- * Support the review of current implementations of advanced quantitative models. * Lead discussions regarding desk needs (e.g., new products, improvements). * Conduct complex quantitative analyses to support investment strategies and portfolio management. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate quantitative models into trading and analytical systems. * Optimize algorithms and modeling processes to ensure computational efficiency. * Document methodologies and results clearly and accurately. * **Process Steps** * **Initial Screening**: Resume review to assess alignment with qualifications and job requirements. * **General Assessments**: Cultural fit evaluation using the Mindsight test and logical reasoning assessment via Predictive Index. * **Recruitment Team Interview**: Discussion on expectations regarding the role and professional goals. * **Technical Assessment**: Interview focused on role-specific skills. * **Leadership Interview**: A conversation to explore your vision and how you can contribute to the team and company. * **Peer Interview**: Interaction with future colleagues to evaluate synergy and teamwork. * **Culture-Focused Interview**: Exploration of company values and principles to ensure cultural alignment. * **Offer**: Presentation of the employment proposal, including details on compensation and benefits. **Benefits:** Health and Well-being: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Wellhub (Gympass) * Zenklub * Life insurance * iFood Benefits (flexible VA and VR) * Transportation allowance * New Value (benefits club) * Parental leave: 6-month maternity leave and 20-day paternity leave * Childcare allowance Financial Life * Exclusive investment funds * Investment advisory services * XP Visa Infinite credit card (no annual fee) * Credit solutions (payroll-deductible loans, home equity loans, real estate CCBs, etc.) **Flexible In-Person Work Model** Our work model varies by role—fully in-person for business-facing functions and more flexible for other teams. We follow a model with higher in-person frequency, always guided by flexibility and autonomy, aligned with our entrepreneurial culture. At XP Inc., we value personal interactions and believe the office serves as a tool to strengthen workplace relationships. * *By proceeding with your application, you declare that you have read, understood, and agree to the Privacy Policy of XP Inc. Group and its vendors and partners supporting the selection process. XP Inc. Group may use artificial intelligence solutions to assist the recruitment team throughout the process, which may involve processing your personal data for this purpose, in accordance with the principles of Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and the XP Inc. Group Privacy Policy.*