Regulatory Reporting Engineer, Python, SQL

Huxley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Engineer for a London-based contract role. You will design, build, test, and deploy regulatory reporting applications and data pipelines, modeling complex trading workflows and business processes.

You will collaborate with engineering, compliance, operations, and stakeholders to translate regulatory obligations into scalable technical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with strong Python

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience developing software in Python.
• Expertise in SQL and relational databases.
• Solid understanding of software engineering, system design, and data architecture.
• Experience building scalable data processing solutions and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in regulatory or transaction reporting or highly regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop regulatory reporting applications and data pipelines.
• Investigate reporting exceptions and reconcile data discrepancies.
• Implement automated solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Optimize data processing frameworks and support the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Python

SQL

Software design

Data processing

Distributed systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Engineer to join their team on a contract basis, working onsite in London. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing technology solutions that address global trade and transaction reporting requirements. You will work closely with engineering, compliance, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that regulatory obligations are translated into robust, scalable technical implementations. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, and deploying regulatory reporting applications and data pipelines. You will build solutions that model complex trading workflows and business processes, and maintain systems that support global reporting standards. Investigating reporting exceptions, reconciling data discrepancies, and implementing automated solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency will be key aspects of your role. You will also optimise data processing frameworks and support the full software development lifecycle, including production monitoring and troubleshooting. Leveraging modern data engineering technologies and AI-enabled workflows to improve automation and control frameworks is expected. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, and demonstrate strong professional experience developing software in Python. Expertise in SQL and relational databases, as well as a solid understanding of software engineering principles, system design, and data architecture, are essential. Experience building scalable data processing solutions and distributed systems is highly valued. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are required. Preferred qualifications include experience in regulatory or transaction reporting, financial controls, or highly regulated environments, as well as knowledge of financial markets and trading systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms, modern data engineering technologies, AI-enabled workflows, and large-scale financial datasets will be advantageous.

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales