We are supporting a leading global investment bank on a high-impact front office role within their trading environment in London. The team is looking for someone to work directly alongside traders, providing hands-on support and development expertise on a critical risk and pricing platform.
You will be embedded on the trading floor, working in close proximity to traders and quants in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide real-time support to traders on a core risk and pricing application
- Develop and enhance functionalities in a Java-based environment
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues under time pressure
- Liaise directly with front office stakeholders (traders, quants, structurers)
- Interact with global development teams to improve system performance and stability
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools used for risk monitoring and pricing
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language
- Solid understanding of financial markets and products
- Previous experience within a banking environment is required
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in a front office setting
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
- Strong academic background with a degree in a quantitative field
Profile
- Highly motivated, reactive, and able to perform under pressure
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach
- Comfortable working directly with front office stakeholders