Risk Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading hedge fund in Preston is looking for a Risk Software Engineer to develop technical solutions for Trading and Risk Analysts. The role involves building tools, optimizing risk monitoring frameworks, and ensuring data quality through collaboration across teams. An outstanding benefits package supports professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Generous medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Variety of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience in machine learning, algorithm development, and real-time trading development.

Responsibilities

• Build tools and infrastructure to support Risk Managers and Risk Analysts.
• Optimize the operational framework for monitoring risk.
• Improve data flow and quality in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Monitor and resolve data issues with Trading and risk teams.

Skills

Machine Learning

Algorithm Development

Strategy Development

Real-Time Trading Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Risk Software Engineer

A world-leading global systematic hedge fund and trading company are looking for a Software Engineer in risk. You will work on crafting technical solutions for Trading, Risk Analysts, and Risk Managers. You will gain knowledge across a wide variety of asset classes while implementing and monitoring risk data controls and delivering risk analytics. You will be integral to the interaction between Risk Managers, Risk Development, and other central teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Build tools and infrastructure to support Risk Managers and Risk Analysts
2. Extend and optimize the operational framework used for monitoring and disseminating risk across the firm
3. Work closely with subject matter experts from other teams to develop and continuously improve data flow and quality
4. Work directly with Trading, developers, and risk managers to monitor the health and utilization of risk systems to proactively detect/resolve data issues

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree
• Experience in machine learning, algorithm development, strategy development, or real-time trading development

Outstanding benefits package on offer to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience. For more information, please apply now.