Intermediate VBA Developer (Capital Markets)

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a junior/intermediate developer to join their Front Office Tools Team. This hands-on role involves developing and maintaining innovative desktop tools, primarily using Excel/VBA and Python. You will collaborate closely with traders, ensuring tools meet their needs and enhance efficiency. This exciting opportunity offers a pathway to career growth within a Big Five Bank, providing a supportive work environment and a chance to make a significant impact across the organization. If you have a passion for technology and finance, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Capital Markets required.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/VBA and Python for tool development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tools for Front Office Traders.
• Work directly with traders to build and support desktop tools.

Skills

Excel/VBA

Python

Capital Markets Experience

Front Office Business Knowledge

Understanding of Financial Instruments

C#

Tools

Bloomberg

Plotly Dash

Job description

Location: Downtown Toronto. Hybrid: 3-4 days in office per week.

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract with intention to convert to full time or extend to 2 years.

Hours/week: 40 hours/week, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

We are seeking a junior/intermediate developer to join our client’s Front Office Tools Team in Toronto! This is a hands-on development role working directly with traders to build new desktop tools and support existing tools (e.g., pricing and risk spreadsheets). As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools for Front Office Traders, primarily focusing on Excel/VBA and Python.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Excel/VBA (70%) and Python (30%).
• Experience working directly with FO Traders, building tools in a variety of technologies.
• 1-3 years of experience in Capital Markets.

Nice to Have:

• Front Office Business Knowledge in one or more asset classes (Equities, FX, Commodities, FI & Rates).
• Understanding of financial instruments in derivatives, including pricing models, greeks, and risk management concepts.
• Experience working with Market Data Platforms such as Bloomberg.
• Experience working with Plotly Dash and building dashboards in Python.
• Knowledge of C#.

This is a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking