Python Developer - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Python Developer (Market/Counterparty Risk) for an initial 6 month contract based in London, Marylebone on a hybrid basis.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Python Developer (Market/Counterparty Risk) you will be responsible for construction of application components and scripting to manage the interchange of data between external services and the system, applying the methodologies related to the calculation of market and counterparty risk metrics.

The primary focus will be the development , ensuring high performance and responsiveness on deal and market data integration along with market risk and counterparty metrics calculation.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a Python Developer (Market/Counterparty Risk) you will be responsible for:

• Designing, building and maintaining efficient, reusable and reliable Python code.
• The design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability and performant applications.
• Deal processing and integration into the system.
• Risk Metric Calculation.
• Ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Identify any issues and devise solutions to these problems.
• Help maintain code quality, organisation and automation.

What we require from the candidate:

• Solid experience in Python.
• Experience in market and/or counterparty risk.
• Experience with SQL.

Desirable criteria includes:

• Knowledge of risk, pricing and deal representation (desirable).
• Investment banking experience (desirable).

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.