Top tier investment bank seeks quantitative analyst for equity derivatives trading desk group. Candidate must have an advanced degree from a top university with demonstrated academic achievement. C/C++ programming required. Candidate will work with traders on a daily basis and must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ph. D's with degrees in hard sciences preferred but will consider smart, ambitious and energetic candidates with lesser degrees. Experience in equity derivatives highly desirable but not essential. Finance and market knowledge a plus. Excellent compensation. NYC location. For consideration, please forward your resume in Word format to Ian@comprehensiverecruiting.com.