Principal, Engineering

Apollo Global Management, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global alternative asset manager as a Software Engineer focused on building a credit trading platform. You'll collaborate with portfolio managers and traders, taking ownership of the full software development lifecycle while driving innovation and excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with pricing libraries and financial instruments (bonds, swaps).
• Strong OO background and familiarity with SDLC methodologies.
• Experience in developing data warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of risk and pricing platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to understand business requirements and translate them into solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Skills

Python

Core FI analytical skills

Documentation

Tools

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

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We are seeking an engineer to build our next-generation credit trading platform. The ideal candidate is a proficient software engineer with clear communication skills to work alongside portfolio managers, quants, and traders. They will work with these colleagues to build the foundational infrastructure from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in independently owning the full software development lifecycle, working with business analysts and project managers to understand the problem statement, and delivering quality solutions on time. They will have the aptitude to quickly learn and embrace new technologies and proven methodologies to build and deliver solutions on time.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and implementation of risk and pricing platforms.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
3. Develop architecture to support core pricing, risk, and relative value measures for bonds and swaps.
4. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of the pricing systems.
5. Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
6. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
7. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.
8. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to risk and pricing platforms.
9. Engage with stakeholders to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into detailed technical design plans.
10. Provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Core FI analytical skills (bonds, swaps, swaptions)
• Experience with pricing libraries
• Strong Python with good OO background & software patterns
• Experience on FI Pricing & Risk / PnL, ideally worked on a predict
• Experience working with Market & Ref Data for pricing and risk
• Experience working with pricing & dependency graphs
• Worked on event-based architecture
• Financial experience: Public and Alternatives Asset Management is desirable.
• Strong documentation capability and adherence to testing and release management standards
• Design, development, modification, and testing of databases designed to support Data Warehousing and BI business teams
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, and defect tracking (Azure DevOps, ServiceNow etc.)

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients with excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity, focusing on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

Join Apollo and become part of a community of extraordinary people committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration. We invest in our people for the long term and support their development throughout their careers.

Apollo is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex, or sexual orientation. Candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered if they have relevant experience or skills. Roles are contingent upon satisfactory background checks, references, and necessary approvals.