Counterparty Credit Risk Python Developer, AVP

Citi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in London is seeking a Counterparty Credit Risk Developer, an intermediate level role responsible for developing and advancing the derivatives credit risk application. The role involves maintaining risk metrics, contributing to CI/CD, performance profiling, and collaborating with Quant and Technology teams in a cloud-enabled, high-performance computing environment.

We value Python, AWS, and strong communication; a Master’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Programming experience in Python, including systems analysis and software development.
• Proficiency with UNIX shell scripting and Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• AWS cloud experience is a plus.
• Strong English communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate in large developer teams.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Counterparty Credit Risk applications.
• Enhance and support CI/CD processes including build, test, and release management.
• Optimize codebase performance and transition to cloud workflows.
• Expand and execute unit/regression/integration tests and profile performance/memory.
• Create and maintain documentation for applications and processes.
• Collaborate with Quant and Technology teams to integrate model updates.
• Analyze complex issues and provide evaluative judgments.
• Serve as SME for senior stakeholders and team members.

Skills

Python

Unix shell scripting

Git

CI/CD (Jenkins)

AWS cloud

English communication

Team collaboration

Ownership under pressure

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physics

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Counterparty Credit Risk Analytics is a group within Citi Financial Risk Technology, responsible for developing the applications used for derivatives credit Risk and Basel Capital calculations Firm-wide.

The Counterparty Credit Risk Developer is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the development and advancement of the derivatives credit risk application.

Core objectives will include developing and maintaining the applications calculating the Counterparty Credit Risk metrics. Additional objectives will include the contribution towards application execution analysis reports, monitoring and optimization of the application build and the enhancement of the end-to-end calculation test suite.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of advanced technology paradigms like high performance grid computing.

It will provide significant opportunities to collaborate with teams in the broader internal network including Front Office Technology, Risk and Quant groups, and exposure to high performance computing and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Counterparty Credit Risk applications
• Enhance and support CI/CD processes, including build, testing, and release management.
• Optimize codebase performance and facilitate the transition to cloud-based workflows.
• Expand and execute test suites (unit, regression, integration) and conduct performance/memory profiling.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for applications and processes.
• Collaborate with Quant and Technology teams to integrate model updates and new technologies.
• Analyze complex issues and provide evaluative judgments on business and system processes.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for senior stakeholders and team members, exercising independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Programming experience in Python, including systems analysis and software application development.
• Proficiency with UNIX shell scripting (e.g., bash, ksh) and version control software like Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline technologies, such as Jenkins.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with a thorough and detailed approach to accuracy.
• Experience in AWS cloud a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a large team of developers.
• Capacity to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and take ownership of tasks.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physics.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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