Hybrid FX Front Office E-Trading Developer

Talan; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan in London is seeking a Junior/Mid-level Front Office E-Trading Developer to support a London FX trading desk. Based in the Front Office, you will deliver bespoke e-trading tools and provide hands-on production support in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines Python development with deep knowledge of FI markets and asset classes, with independence and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with traders, quants, and operations to translate requirements into robust technical

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of FI markets, assets, 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 traders and senior stakeholders.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Python

Front Office / E-Trading experience

Mathematical ability

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

MSc or equivalent in quantitative field

Job description

Talan in London is seeking a Junior/Mid-level Front Office E-Trading Developer to support a London FX trading desk. Based in the Front Office, you will deliver bespoke e-trading tools and provide hands-on production support in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines Python development with deep knowledge of FI markets and asset classes, with independence and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with traders, quants, and operations to translate requirements into robust technical