Lead Credit Risk Platform Engineer (Python, XVA)

Trafigura Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm based in London is looking for a Senior Risk Engineer to lead the development and operation of credit risk modeling platforms. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management in a fast-paced trading environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in credit risk metrics and advanced Python skills, managing a team of engineers while ensuring the scalability and performance of critical trading platforms. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise can truly make an impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record running credit modeling platforms in financial services.
• Strong expertise in credit risk metrics: principal credit risk, EPE, PFE, XVA.
• Advanced Python development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operation of credit risk modeling platforms.
• Build and manage a team of 5+ engineers.
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Credit risk metrics expertise

Advanced Python development

Hands-on experience with GitOps

Database skills in SQL/NoSQL

High-frequency deployment practices

Team leadership

Tools

GitLab

ArgoCD

Kubernetes

AWS

ClickHouse

Job description

A global trading firm based in London is looking for a Senior Risk Engineer to lead the development and operation of credit risk modeling platforms. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management in a fast-paced trading environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in credit risk metrics and advanced Python skills, managing a team of engineers while ensuring the scalability and performance of critical trading platforms. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise can truly make an impact.