Front Office Developer

Talan; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Office Developer to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role involves engaging in the full software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to deployment and support. You will leverage your deep knowledge of Excel and VBA, along with your proficiency in C# .Net Core and Python, to develop and enhance functionalities that support traders. Collaborating with various teams, you will proactively migrate functionalities from spreadsheets to strategic systems, ensuring robust application support. If you have a passion for finance and technology, this hybrid position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Excel and VBA with banking front office experience.
• Proficient in C# .Net Core and/or Python for application development.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from traders and develop new functionalities in Excel/VBA.
• Support and improve applications, migrating functionality from spreadsheets.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Python

C# .Net Core

Financial knowledge of Rates asset class

Job description

For more than 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 5000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2025.

In the UK, Talan counts 500 employees on several sites, the main being: London, Edinburgh, Chester, and Leeds.

Job Description

We are looking for a Front Office Developer who has experience working in the front office. You will be involved in the whole software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to development, testing, deployment, and support.

Responsibilities

1. Gather requirements from traders, other clients, or teams (IT, quants…)
2. Develop new functionalities mostly in Excel / VBA, potentially also some Python
3. Test the code and assist with Microsoft Office patches
4. Proactively plan and migrate functionality from spreadsheets to strategic systems
5. Support and progressively improve the applications developed in the team
6. Collaborate with support and other IT and technical teams
7. Draw up all the technical documentation required in accordance with the Group's Development Policies and the stipulations of the solution design
8. Identify training, upskilling, or re-profiling needs required to maintain technical competences

Qualifications

1. Deep knowledge of Excel and VBA
2. Experience working in banking with front office experience providing support to traders
3. Experience with complex spreadsheets
4. Proficient in C# .Net Core and/or Python
5. Financial knowledge of Rates asset class, basic concepts, and main products

Additional Information

Hybrid role based in Central London

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting