RAD dev

Talan; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global markets risk and PnL technology is seeking a RAD developer to join their front office technology team in London. The role involves enhancing and maintaining reporting frameworks while developing tools for the Credit and Prime Solutions desks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C#, Python, and a solid understanding of Fixed Income products, working closely with trading desks and quantitative research teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of front-office risk and PnL support and development.
• Good understanding of Fixed Income products.
• Proven experience ideally in a front-office facing role.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain the RAD front office reporting and risk/PnL framework.
• Develop tools for Credit and Prime Solutions Trading desks.
• Use Rapid Application Development techniques for high-profile projects.

Skills

.NET

C#

Python

SQL

Excel / VBA

C++

HTML / CSS / XLST

Job description

Job Description

Department Overview
As part of Global Markets Risk and PnL Technology, the Credit Rapid Application Development team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the RAD front office framework servicing the needs of the Credit/PSF Trading desks. The desk is responsible for actively trading CDS, Index, Exotics, Bonds and Repos across London, Paris and Brussels, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, amongst other regions. The department is also responsible for looking after associated Quantitative Research, Middle Office, Risk and Regulatory areas aligned with the Credit Trading desks.
Key Responsibilities
Work as a business aligned RAD developer in our front office Technology team.
Work on the enhancement and maintenance of the RAD FO reporting, market data contribution, risk and PnL framework.
In addition, develop within the Quant Research C# Reporting and python batch frameworks.
Use Rapid Application Development techniques for quick turn-around of high-profile projects.
Develop tools for the Credit and Prime Solutions and Financing Trading desks within the Fixed Income Division of BNP Paribas.
Skills and Experience
Previous experience of front-office risk and PnL support and development.
Good understanding of Fixed Income products.
Good knowledge of C#, Excel / VBA, Python, C++, SQL (SQL Server, Oracle) and HTML/CSS/XLST.
Candidates with proven experience should also have had good exposure to Derivatives, ideally in a front-office facing role, and an in-depth understanding of the business.
Competencies
Solid grasp of .NET C#, with a good knowledge of its ecosystem.
Highly motivated to work directly for a front-office IT team.
Proactive and flexible approach to dealing with challenges.
Strong communication and analytical skills – able to work with trading desks, business management, Quantitative Research and IT teams to build and deliver solutions.
Analytical Skills – ability to follow complex quantitative concepts
Able to work independently and deliver when under pressure and time constraints.
Acts with discipline.
Conduct:
Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct.
Demonstrate proactivity, transparency and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks.
Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure.