Front Office Pricing Developer

Front Office Pricing Developer (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (2 - 3 days on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Front Office Pricing Developer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in enhancing our pricing systems for Rates, FX, Credit, and Equities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of market technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing applications that support trading activities across various asset classes.
• Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative analysts to understand pricing requirements and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct in-depth data analytics to identify pricing trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Work with the technology stack, primarily utilizing Java and C++, to create robust and scalable applications.
• Perform rigorous testing and debugging to ensure the integrity and performance of pricing systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing systems and processes, ensuring they align with industry best practices.
• Participate in team meetings and provide insights on project progress and challenges.
• Solve unique and complex problems with impact to Markets Value Stream of Commercial Banking
• Ensure quality and completeness of the product through unit tests, integration tests, BDD tests and maintenance as appropriate.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pricing Developer or in a similar role within a trading environment.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-threading
• Experience working with Markets Front Office technology is preferred, in particular with knowledge of interest rate swaps, bonds and futures
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies for Rates, FX, Credit, and Equities.
• Proficiency in Java and C++ with a focus on low-latency application development.
• Solid understanding of data analytics and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Experience working on a trading floor, with a thorough understanding of trading processes and market dynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.