Nicholas Ostermayer - Senior Quantitative Developer

Hey there! I'm a Senior Quantitative Engineer with 9+ years of experience in financial services. I love working with mathematical modeling, building scalable applications in Python, and leading teams to create innovative solutions for complex financial challenges. When I'm not diving deep into code, I enjoy exploring new technologies and solving interesting problems. You'll find me at Pilates, on the sports field, or at a new restaurant!

Technical Skills

Programming: Python (pandas, numpy, scipy, tornado, asyncio), C#.NET, Java, C++

Data & Analytics: SQL, MongoDB, PowerBI, Data Modelling, Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Analysis

Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Linux, Bash, PowerShell, Git

Architecture: REST APIs, Microservices/API Architecture, LLMs, MCP

Professional Experience

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Sydney, Australia

Director, Quantitative Engineer

Feb 2022 – Present

Leading quantitative engineering initiatives for Institutional Banking & Markets, specializing in digital transformation and scalable financial applications.

Challenger Limited

Sydney, Australia

Quantitative Analyst – Equities & Alternatives

Jan 2016 – Jan 2022

Developed mathematical models and quantitative systems for systematic investment strategies and portfolio management across multiple asset classes.

Education & Certifications

University of Technology, Sydney

Bachelor of Science 2014 – 2017

Dean's List 2017

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Applied Finance 2008 – 2012

CFA Institute

Passed CFA Level I examination (2017)