Python RAD Developer - Cross Assets Trading

Vertus Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Python RAD Developer to enhance their cross-asset trading capabilities. This role involves working closely with traders to develop tools that improve trading and risk management. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, familiarity with financial instruments, and experience in rapid application development. This is a 12-month contract position.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping.
• Experience with multi-processing and AsyncIO.
• Hands-on experience in a banking or trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python RAD tools.
• Partner with trading and sales for rapid solution delivery.
• Ensure solutions are robust and compliant with standards.

Skills

Python Proficiency

Data Analysis

Problem-solving

Front-end Development

Tools

pandas

NumPy

SQL

Excel (VBA, xlwings)

Job description

Python RAD Developer - Cross Assets Trading

Contact email: [e-mail]

Job ref: RAD_Python_1759745379

Duration: 12 months

Startdate: Negotiable

We are currently recruiting a Python Developer to join the Cross-Asset trading RAD team for one of our leading financial clients.

In this role, you'll work directly with traders, sales, and quantitative analysts to design and deliver high impact tools and applications supporting multiple asset classes (FX, Equities, Swaps). This is a fast paced, hands-on position focused on building rapid, practical solutions that enhance trading and risk management activities.

You'll be involved in developing real-time dashboards, pricing and trading tools, leveraging Python and modern development practices to drive performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with trading and sales teams to capture requirements and deliver rapid, fit for purpose solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain Python based RAD tools for trade capture, risk management, and analytics.
• Integrate with pricing engines, market data feeds, and trade booking systems across multiple asset classes (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities).
• Develop user interfaces and dashboards to visualise market and risk data effectively.
• Ensure all solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with IT and regulatory standards.

Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Python, with a focus on rapid prototyping and data driven applications.
• Solid understanding of multi-processing and AsyncIO.
• Experience with pandas, NumPy, and SQL for data analysis and transformation.
• Exposure to REST APIs, messaging systems, and integration with trading or risk platforms.
• Hands-on experience building front-end tools or GUIs.
• Proven ability to work directly with front-office stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with financial products such as FX, Rates, Credit, or Equities.
• Understanding of P&L, risk metrics, and the trade lifecycle.
• Experience with Excel integration (VBA, xlwings, COM).
• Previous experience within a banking, hedge fund, or trading environment.

If your experience is relevant to this role and you have worked in a RAD technology trading team before then please submit your CV to be considered for the role.

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