Associate, Systematic Credit Research Quant

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we are 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related quantitative field
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling, statistical inference, machine learning
• Advanced programming skills in Python
• Deep understanding of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and optimization methods
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality research under strict time constraints

• Advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
• Familiarity with credit default swaps, bonds, and structured products
• Proficiency in numerical methods and optimization algorithms

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent research and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences
• Self‑motivated with strong project management capabilities
• Collaborative mindset for cross‑functional team projects
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to prioritize and deliver under pressure
• Adaptable to changing market conditions and research priorities
• Resilient when working in fast‑paced trading environment

The typical base pay range for this role is between $140K - $171K depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance‑based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plans
• Educational assistance and training programs
• Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws to the extent that an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to relevant securities or commodity laws and does not conflict with the background screening requirements of FINRA and the NFA. The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.