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Join CMC Markets' Pricing and Risk team, where youll work on our low latency, high-frequency trading platform. You will use cutting-edge Java programming techniques so experience in this area is essential. As a developer, youll not only code but also take on key design responsibilities, shaping impactful projects. You'll mentor junior members of the team, driving innovation in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. If youre ready to make a real impact on global markets, wed love to hear from you!
What Youll Do
- Expert Level Java Development: You will apply your in-depth knowledge of the Java programming language (8->21) to implement world class trading and pricing systems.
- Collaborative Development: Design and develop innovative pricing and risk components for our market-making operations, impacting a wide array of asset classes.
- Cross-Functional: Partner with financial engineering, quant teams, and other key business groups to ensure seamless product delivery and support.
- Hands-On Problem Solving: Work closely with Front Office users and Business Operations to quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues, minimizing downtime and keeping the business running smoothly.
- Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest training in regulatory and legislative areas to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Impactful Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, shaping the future talent within our Pricing and Risk group.
- Innovation with a Purpose: Create custom maintenance and reporting tools that drive efficiency and improve decision-making across the firm.
Why Youll Love It Here
- Influence the Business: Your work will directly impact critical trading and risk management functions, giving you high visibility and the chance to shape the future of the firms technology.
- Exposure to the Trading Floor: Get first-hand experience on the trading floor, working closely with users to develop solutions that directly address business needs.
- Dynamic Team Environment: Join a highly collaborative team that values feedback and innovation, where your voice is heard, and your ideas matter.
- Learning & Development: Were committed to your personal and professional growth, offering ongoing training and certification opportunities tailored to the ever-changing financial landscape.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth, including leadership roles, are encouraged and supported by our mentorship programs.
What Were Looking For
- Strong Java development experience within financial systems, ideally in pricing or risk-related applications.
- Not just a coder, but someone who also focuses on applying best practices, design patterns and principles to develop scalable, maintainable and high-quality code.
- Someone who enjoys maths/logic problems and challenges
- Experience across one or more asset classes such as Equities, FX, Commodities, and Derivatives.
- Familiarity with Front Office trading systems and a deep understanding of market-making environments.
- Ability to quickly respond to critical issues in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
