Python Developer - Front Office Commodities

**Python Developer - Front Office Commodities** (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

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

About the team

There are equivalent Front Office technology teams across other Lines of Business, with which the candidate will need to collaborate effectively.

The team partners closely with new members enabling them to learn the Commodities business, become familiar FO risk technology stack, and establish relationships with Traders and Quants.

The successful candidate will be required to liaise regularly with Front Office and Finance - so strong communication skills are vital.

Responsibilities will include:

• Writing intelligent, efficient and easily maintainable code to enable our Commodities Traders to efficiently manage their positions
• Helping to on-board the remaining Commodities desks (including power, index and precious) to our new Live/Intraday Risk Engine
• Contributing to the enhancement of existing Greeks, Scenarios and PnL feeds for Market Risk and Middle Office.
• Development of commodities specific regulatory risk reporting (FRTB/SFRC)
• Possible involvement with cutting edge projects which aspire to consolidate trade capture, pricing and risk generation across many Lines of Business (FICC & Equities)

Required Experience:

• Structured software development experience (python preferred, but we're open to other OO languages)
• Solid communication skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with the business
• Collaborative software development approach
• Self-motivated and driven to provide solutions for complicated problems, both technical and financial

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with pricing and analytics for Commodities derivatives, or other financial asset classes
• Experience working on (or closely with) a trading desk at a bank or on the buy side
• Experience with Agile development practices

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.