Quantitative Developer - Java (Risk Technology)

Millennium Management; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their Risk Technology team in London. The role involves utilizing Java and AWS to develop innovative risk management solutions. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and significant experience in Java, as well as familiarity with cloud services. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across global teams and contribute to impactful projects in quantitative finance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with modern Java.
• Experience with REST APIs and cloud services.
• Relational SQL database development experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop risk analytics solutions for various asset classes.
• Build and maintain Java REST services.
• Develop data ingestion pipelines for risk management analytics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Skills

Java

REST APIs

SQL

Unix/Linux

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

JavaScript

AngularJS

ReactJS

Job description

Quantitative Developer - Java (Risk Technology)

Millennium is a top-tier global hedge fund committed to leveraging innovations in technology and data science to solve complex business problems.

The Risk Technology team is seeking a Quantitative Developer who will utilize Java, AWS, and data manipulation libraries to deliver data-driven risk management solutions for stakeholders such as Portfolio Managers, Business Management, and Risk Managers.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with quants, risk managers, and technologists across New York, Miami, London, and Singapore to develop risk analytics solutions for various asset classes (fixed-income, commodities, equities, etc.).
2. Build, enhance, and maintain Java REST services and related systems.
3. Develop data ingestion pipelines and core data systems to enable risk management analytics access via programmatic interfaces and web applications.
4. Create and manage cloud applications on AWS.
5. Work with risk management teams for rapid prototyping and solution delivery.
6. Contribute to Millennium's active culture by delivering timely solutions to Portfolio and Risk Managers.

Required skills/experience:

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with interest or experience in quantitative finance.
• Good understanding of design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
• Significant experience with modern Java.
• Experience with REST APIs and cloud services.
• Relational SQL database development experience.
• Unix/Linux command-line proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, with a strong sense of ownership.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Experience with Python and data analysis libraries such as pandas, polars, or numpy.
• Knowledge of financial mathematics, statistics, and financial instruments.
• Experience in JavaScript development, particularly with AngularJS or ReactJS.
• Familiarity with AWS services like EC2, S3, Aurora, Redshift, etc.
• Previous experience working directly with risk management or trading functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.