Quantitative Application Developer

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking an Applications Developer – Intermediate to design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions for a leading financial client.

You will transform trading data into actionable insights and build production-grade applications that support high-stakes decision making in a fast-paced environment. You will work on dashboards, data pipelines, and analytical tools using Python, SQL, and cloud platforms to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience building data-driven solutions for real-time trading analytics.
• Ability to transform trading data into actionable insights.
• Proven track record delivering production-quality analytics applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate prototypes into user-facing applications supporting real-time trading analysis.
• Design and build dashboards to provide visibility on liquidity, funding positions, and resource metrics.
• Develop analytical solutions for collateral management, overborrow analysis, and operational efficiencies.
• Create tools for scenario analysis, stress testing, and resource planning to support risk management.
• Integrate planning tools with liquidity metrics, transfer pricing, and resource modeling for forward-looking decision support.
• Transform complex data sources into clear reports and visualizations for traders, risk managers, and senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain data pipelines within cloud-based environments, utilizing Python, SQL, and data engineering best practices.
• Apply machine learning techniques to enhance predictive analytics and operational modeling.

Skills

Python

SQL and data engineering

Cloud platforms

End-to-end analytical solutions

Data visualization

Machine learning for finance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Databricks

Plotly Dash

Job description

Are you looking for a talented Applications Developer – Intermediate?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for aQuantitative Application Developer. This position involves designing, developing, and implementing data-driven solutions within the Global Markets resource optimization initiative. The successful candidate will contribute to transforming complex trading data into actionable insights and building production-quality applications that support high-stakes decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Pay rate range (CAD): $65.22/hr – $78.26/hr

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate prototypes into user-facing applications supporting real-time trading analysis.
• Design and build dashboards to provide visibility on liquidity, funding positions, and resource metrics.
• Develop analytical solutions for collateral management, overborrow analysis, and operational efficiencies.
• Create tools for scenario analysis, stress testing, and resource planning to support risk management.
• Integrate planning tools with liquidity metrics, transfer pricing, and resource modeling for forward-looking decision support.
• Transform complex data sources into clear reports and visualizations for traders, risk managers, and senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain data pipelines within cloud-based environments, utilizing Python, SQL, and data engineering best practices.
• Apply machine learning techniques to enhance predictive analytics and operational modeling.

Desired Skill-Set

• Strong proficiency in Python
• Expertise in SQL and data engineering
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks, similar)
• Ability to develop end-to-end analytical solutions
• Knowledge of data visualization frameworks such as Plotly Dash
• Familiarity with machine learning applications relevant to finance
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication skills for articulating complex concepts

Nice to Have

• Previous experience within financial institutions or Capital Markets
• Exposure to financial technologies
• Prior analytics or quantitative modeling experience
• Familiarity with asset/liability management or liquidity risk frameworks

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.