Risk Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A world-leading global systematic hedge fund and trading company is seeking a Software Engineer in risk. You will craft technical solutions, enhance risk data controls, and work collaboratively across trading, risk, and development teams. An outstanding benefits package supports your professional growth and well-being in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Generous medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee well-being perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with machine learning and real-time trading development expected.

Responsibilities

• Build tools and infrastructure for Risk Managers and Risk Analysts.
• Optimize monitoring framework for risk data.
• Collaborate with teams to improve data flow and quality.

Skills

Machine learning

Algorithms

Strategy development

Real-time trading development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Job description

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A world-leading global systematic hedge fund and trading company is 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 an integral part of the interaction between Risk Managers, Risk Development, and other central teams.

Responsibilities:

• Build tools and infrastructure to support Risk Managers and Risk Analysts
• Extend and optimize the operational framework for monitoring and disseminating risk across the firm
• Collaborate with subject matter experts from other teams to develop and improve data flow and quality
• Work directly with Trading, Developers, and Risk Managers to monitor the health and utilization of risk systems, proactively detecting and resolving data issues

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with machine learning, algorithms, strategy development, or real-time trading development

Outstanding benefits package is offered to support your professional and personal growth. Benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, and other perks aimed at enhancing employee well-being. For more information, please apply now.