Front Office Analyst Programmer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Office Analyst Programmer to join their dynamic team in London. This role is perfect for a self-reliant individual who thrives in both collaborative and independent settings. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of IT and business acumen, with strong communication skills to bridge both worlds. You will work on exciting projects from inception, utilizing your expertise in Python, C#, and SQL to enhance investment management processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Family-friendly leave

Generous holiday entitlement

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Flexible benefits, including electric cars

Aviva Matching Share Plan

21 volunteering hours per year

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an analyst/programmer in asset management.
• Strong analytical and design skills for projects starting from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Work as a front office-facing analyst/programmer, collaborating with teams.
• Produce clear, consistent, and high-standard documentation.

Skills

Python

VBA (Excel)

C# (Visual Studio)

MS SQL

Investment Management Process

Data Visualization (PowerBI)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

PowerApps

Flow

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Please note this position is based in London, and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate. Other locations cannot be considered.

Front Office Analyst Programmer

This is a great job for someone who has demonstrable experience as an analyst/programmer within the asset management (buy-side) industry.

About the role:

This role is for a front office-facing analyst/full-stack analyst-programmer. Candidates must be self-reliant, resourceful, and possess initiative and drive. They should work well within a close team but also operate independently when required. The ideal candidate should be open to sharing and discussing ideas and fresh perspectives. They need to be 'bilingual,' speaking the language of both technology and business, with the necessary IT and business skills. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with both environments. All documentation produced must be clear, consistent, complete, and of a high standard, free of ambiguity. Projects often start from scratch, so strong analytical and design skills are crucial.

Skills and experience required:

• Thorough knowledge of Python, VBA (Excel), C# (Visual Studio), and MS SQL
• Industry-specific knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end Investment Management Process, particularly in the Front Office (Portfolio management, trading, etc.)
• Strong asset and product knowledge, including instruments, funds, fund structures, pricing, derivatives, and hedging strategies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 tools, including PowerApps, Flow, and PowerBI for data visualization and reporting

What you’ll get in this role:

• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva, depending on your contribution
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Family-friendly parental and carer’s leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products
• Flexible benefits, including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

Our commitment to inclusion:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing. We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most staff spend around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.