Quant Developer – Fixed Income (Risk)

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Professional development

Relaxed culture

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a Quant Developer to join the Risk team in London. The role focuses on designing and building tools to support risk analysis and reporting for the business.

You will work closely with FI Risk Managers, Traders and Researchers to translate product-specific requirements into tailored software solutions. Candidates should possess deep Fixed Income product knowledge and strong Python development experience, with a preference for experts in risk metrics.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Fixed Income products and how risk measures apply to FI trading.
• 5+ years of development experience with strong coding skills (Python preferred).
• Ability to capture trading and risk requirements and deliver solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build tools to support risk analysis and reporting for the business.
• Collaborate daily with FI Risk Managers, Traders and Researchers to translate requirements into tailored solutions.
• Translate product-specific requirements into actionable software.

Skills

Python programming

Fixed Income knowledge

Risk analysis

Job description

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

Now looking for a Quant Developer to join the Risk team in London, responsible for designing and building tools to support risk analysis and reporting for the business. This is a pivotal role, collaborating daily with FI Risk Managers, Traders and Researchers to translate product-specific requirements into tailored solutions.

You'll be expected to have extensive Fixed Income product knowledge as you'll build tools to analyze large volumes of market and trade data across bonds, swaps, futures and options. A background in maths would be preferable.

Requirements

• Deep-level knowledge of Fixed Income products and strong grasp of how risk measures apply to FI trading
• 5+ years' development experience with strong coding skills (Python preferred)
• Ability to capture trading and risk requirements and deliver solutions
• Excellent communication skills to act as a bridge between technical and trading teams
• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

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Quant Developer - Fixed Income (Risk) London