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VP/Director, Quantitative Analyst - Commodities Quantitative Strategies and Data Group

Bank of America

VP/Director, Quantitative Analyst - Commodities Quantitative Strategies and Data Group

full-timePosted: Jul 29, 2026Updated: Aug 28, 2026Houston

Job Description

Job Description:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!Job Description:We are seeking a talented and driven Quantitative Analyst to join our Commodities Quantitative Strategies and Data Group (QSDG). This mid-to-senior level role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of cutting-edge derivative pricing models and volatility modelling tools used across our global commodities trading business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative finance, robust software development skills in both C++ and Python, and prior experience working on derivatives pricing models. Experience in commodities is preferred, with particular interest in candidates who have worked on gas and power products, energy derivatives, volatility modelling, or complex physical/financial commodity products. Candidates from FX, equities, rates or other asset classes with strong derivatives pricing and volatility modelling experience will also be considered.Given the nature of the role, we are especially interested in candidates who can combine strong modelling intuition with hands-on implementation skills, including the ability to develop and support pricing models and analytics library in production.Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and maintain pricing and risk models for a wide range of commodities derivatives.Work on pricing models for commodities products, with potential focus areas including power, gas, spread options, storage, structured products, and other non-standard commodity derivatives.Design and build scalable model pricing code and quantitative software platforms that support risk analytics and trading needs.Work closely with traders, structurers, and risk managers to deliver high-performance analytics and model-driven tools.Write high-quality production code in C++ and Python, and contribute to the ongoing modernization of the analytics infrastructure.Write comprehensive model documentation to support internal governance and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with model validation and risk control teams throughout the model approval lifecycle.Support day-to-day analytics needs and participate in the continuous improvement of the platform.Qualifications:Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related quantitative field.Experience in a quantitative analytics or quantitative development role within a financial institution or a relevant industry.Strong experience in pricing and modelling derivatives, preferably in commodities, but FX, equities, or other complex products also considered.Solid knowledge of volatility modelling techniques and derivative pricing theory.Proficiency in C++ and Python for numerical computing and model development.Knowledge of working within a structured software development environment. Use of source code control systems, continuous integration environments, testing, release processes, etc.Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.Experience with model documentation and familiarity with model validation processes is a strong plus.Preferred Skills:Exposure to commodities markets (including, but not limited to power markets, gas and power products, power options, structured power products, heat-rate products, storage, transmission, weather-linked products, or other energy derivatives).Familiarity with Monte Carlo methods, PDE solvers, and volatility calibration techniques.Shift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week: 40Pay Transparency detailsUS - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$100,000.00 - $300,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Locations

  • Houston
  • New York

Skills Required

  • quantitative analyticsintermediate
  • pricingintermediate
  • volatility modelling techniquesintermediate
  • C++intermediate
  • model documentationintermediate
  • model validation processes is a strong plusintermediate
  • Monte Carlo methodsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related quantitative field. (degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics)
  • Experience in a quantitative analytics or quantitative development role within a financial institution or a relevant industry. (experience)
  • Strong experience in pricing and modelling derivatives, preferably in commodities, but FX, equities, or other complex products also considered. (experience)
  • Solid knowledge of volatility modelling techniques and derivative pricing theory. (experience)
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python for numerical computing and model development. (experience)
  • Knowledge of working within a structured software development environment. Use of source code control systems, continuous integration environments, testing, release processes, etc. (experience)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. (experience)
  • Experience with model documentation and familiarity with model validation processes is a strong plus. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to commodities markets (including, but not limited to power markets, gas and power products, power options, structured power products, heat-rate products, storage, transmission, weather-linked products, or other energy derivatives). (experience)
  • Familiarity with Monte Carlo methods, PDE solvers, and volatility calibration techniques. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain pricing and risk models for a wide range of commodities derivatives.
  • Work on pricing models for commodities products, with potential focus areas including power, gas, spread options, storage, structured products, and other non-standard commodity derivatives.
  • Design and build scalable model pricing code and quantitative software platforms that support risk analytics and trading needs.
  • Work closely with traders, structurers, and risk managers to deliver high-performance analytics and model-driven tools.
  • Write high-quality production code in C++ and Python, and contribute to the ongoing modernization of the analytics infrastructure.
  • Write comprehensive model documentation to support internal governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with model validation and risk control teams throughout the model approval lifecycle.
  • Support day-to-day analytics needs and participate in the continuous improvement of the platform.

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