FO e-Trading Developer

Talan - UK

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a Jnr/Mid-level Front Office E-Trading Developer. This role supports a dynamic FX trading desk and requires strong Python development skills alongside a solid understanding of financial markets. The successful candidate will engage with traders, maintain e-trading solutions, and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. An MSc or equivalent advanced degree in a quantitative field is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Strong Python development skills required.
Experience in Front Office or E-Trading environment is essential.
Educational background in quantitative disciplines is preferable.

Responsibilities

Develop e-trading tools for FX traders.
Provide real-time support to the Front Office.
Enhance analytics and automation scripts using Python.
Collaborate with traders to meet their requirements.

Skills

Python

VBA

FI markets

Analytical ability

Mathematics

Education

MSc in Quantitative Field

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)

Sector: Financial Services – Investment Banking

Area: Front Office / E-Trading / FX

Team: London Trading Desk with Global Interaction

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Jnr/Mid-level Front Office E-Trading Developer to support a London-based FX trading desk within a leading financial services environment. This role sits directly within the Front Office, delivering bespoke solutions for traders while providing hands‑on production support in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

The successful candidate will combine strong Python development skills, deep understanding of FI, SWAPS, BONDS and other asset classes and trading processes, and a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset. This role requires the ability to operate with minimal supervision while managing expectations across a diverse stakeholder group.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain bespoke e‑trading tools and solutions for FX traders.
Provide real‑time support to the Front Office, responding to urgent trading and production issues with speed and accuracy.
Code and enhance analytics, pricing tools, automation scripts, and workflow solutions using Python.
Work closely with FX traders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Support and improve e‑trading platforms, execution workflows, and trade lifecycle processes.
Interact with a broad range of internal stakeholders (technology, quants, operations, risk) and occasional external stakeholders.
Manage expectations effectively by prioritising tasks based on urgency and business impact.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in live trading environments.
Produce clear reporting and updates into the team hierarchy and management structure.
Collaborate with the wider global trading and technology teams to ensure alignment and consistency.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong Python development skills (mandatory). & VBA
Solid understanding of FI markets, asset classes and trading processes.
Experience working in a Front Office or E‑Trading environment.
High level of mathematical and analytical ability.
Background suited to Quantitative disciplines (e.g. Quant, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar).
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Proven experience supporting time‑critical systems in a high‑pressure environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with traders and senior stakeholders.

Education

MSc or equivalent advanced degree in a quantitative field (Quant Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar) is highly desirable.

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