Front Office Python Developer [Commando Development Team]

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

the company Group plc is seeking a Front Office Developer (Commando) in London to deliver tools for the Derivatives Engine trading desk, focusing on hedging, pricing and ad-hoc trading activities.

You should have strong Python experience, professional development background, and solid software design/OOP skills. You will work closely with Quants and Technology, and produce production-ready code in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Python knowledge with production‑level experience.
• Professional developer with 2–5 years in trading or finance.
• Solid software design and OOP experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Derivatives Engine applications for the trading desk.
• Ensure applications meet internal testing standards and have support plans.
• Collaborate with Quants and Technology to translate trading requirements into solutions and hand over to Tech teams.
• Partner with Trading to raise the team's technical maturity and identify improvements.
• Develop understanding of structured products trading activities.

Skills

Python

OOP

Software design

Production‑level code

Trading knowledge

Communication skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Job description

About the company

the company Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group provides access to the world's major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 2,300 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

For more information visit https://www.the company.com/

Job Reference: VN2480Department description

the company Solutions is a division of the company providing investment banking solutions with a fintech mindset. We aim to become the world's leading manufacturer of cross asset, customised derivatives. The Solutions COO team plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and strategic execution of business initiatives.

Role Summary

the company Solutions is a division of the company Spectron providing investment banking solutions with a fintech mindset. We aim to become the world's leading manufacturer of cross asset, customised derivatives. We are looking for a Front Office Developer (Commando) to deliver tools and applications to the trading desk to cover and improve hedging \& risk management, pricing and ad-hoc trading activities. To succeed in this role, the candidate must have a strong technological background and good understanding of the trading activity. Based in London, the Front Office Developer will be part of the Derivatives Engine within the company Solutions and will work closely with Trading, Quants and Technology.

Responsibilities

*Role specific:*

• The primary task would be to design, implement, and participate in the support of applications for the Derivatives Engine Trading Desk, to cover hedging \& risk management, pricing, and ad-hoc trading activities.
• In addition, the role would include:
• Ensure that trading applications are conforming to the company technology testing standards and that proper support plans are in place.
• To Work closely with Quants and Technology to ensure that Trading requirements are understood and accounted for in the design and
• implementation of global applications. When needed, help with the handover of tactical applications to Technology teams. o Work closely with
• Trading to improve the technological maturity of the team and identify areas where gains can be made.
• Desire to gain deep understanding of structured products trading activities.

*All staff:*

• Ensure compliance with the company's regulatory requirements under the FCA.
• Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
• At all times comply with the FCA's Code of Conduct.
• Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
• Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required.
• Escalate risk events immediately.
• Provide input to risk management processes, as required.

*Competencies:*

• Self-starter.
• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates curiosity.
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others.
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness.

*Skills and Experience:*

• Having the ability to adapt to business needs and quickly understand requirements, design solutions, and deploy applications dedicated to specific tasks is a must.
• Strong applied Python knowledge required.
• Professional developer experience required.
• Good experience in software design, OOP, and deploying Production-level code.
• Good communication skills, including ability to explain complex matters simply and to translate requirements into performant code.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, with a good understanding of balancing tasks across shifting priorities.
• Experience with structured products/equities derivatives trading activities a plus.
• 2 – 5 years of experience

+ *candidates outside of this range will also be considered*

Conduct Rules

You must:

• Act with integrity
• Act with due skill, care and diligence
• Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• Observe proper standard of market conduct
• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Company Values

Acting as a role model for the values of the Company:

Be collaborative - by working together across the organisation, we foster teamwork, can better respond to challenges and successfully deliver for our clientsAct with integrity - we pride ourselves on our honesty and high ethical standards. We apply these values when working with all our clients, colleagues and other stakeholdersBe adaptable and entrepreneurial - we embrace change as markets evolve to constantly increase our efficiency and create innovative solutions for our clients. We are interested in the world around us and inquisitive about understanding the challenges and opportunities our clients face.Be respectful – how we treat each other, and our clients says everything about who we are. We always act respectfully and treat people fairly in everything we do.Nurture talent – we aim to grow our own talent and make the company the place ambitious, hardworking and talented people choose to build their career. This means giving and taking stretch opportunities, taking risks, and committing to career development and support – for ourselves, and our teams.

the company is fully committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from candidates returning to the workforce. Also, the company is committed to avoiding circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.

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