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Python Developer - Commodities Front Office Technology
Location: London (3 days per week on-site, occasional visits to Bromley)
Duration: 12 months (high expectation of extension)
What You'll Do:
- Write intelligent, efficient, and maintainable code to help Commodities Traders manage their positions
- Assist in onboarding remaining Commodities desks (including power, index, and precious metals) to a new Live/Intraday Risk Engine
- Enhance Greeks, Scenarios, and PnL feeds for Market Risk and Middle Office teams
- Develop regulatory risk reporting for commodities (FRTB/SFRC)
- Potentially contribute to projects consolidating trade capture, pricing, and risk generation across multiple business lines (FICC Equities)
What We're Looking For:
- Strong software development experience in Python
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with Front Office, Finance, Traders, and Quants
- Experience working with pricing and analytics for Commodities derivatives or other asset classes
- Experience working on or closely with a trading desk in banking or buy-side environments
- Familiarity with Agile development practices
- Self-motivated with a drive to solve complex financial and technical problems
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and partnership, working closely with new team members to help them understand the Commodities business and risk technology stack. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced trading environment.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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