Software Engineer - Risk Real Time

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

Job summary

A world-leading hedge fund is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Risk Real Time. The role offers the opportunity to work on innovative technical solutions across multiple asset classes, focusing on risk data controls and analytics. Exceptional benefits are provided to enhance both professional growth and personal life.

Benefits

Generous medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in machine learning and strategy development.
• Experience in real-time trading development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build tools and infrastructure to support Risk Managers and Analysts.
• Optimize the operational framework for monitoring risk.
• Collaborate with teams to improve data flow and quality.
• Monitor the health of risk systems to detect/resolved issues.

Skills

Machine Learning

Algorithm Development

Real-time Trading Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer - Risk Real Time, cambridge

Client:

World-leading global systematic hedge fund and trading company

Location:

Cambridge

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Software Engineer - Risk Real Time, eTrading, Futures, Equities, Options.

A world-leading global systematic hedge fund and trading company is looking for a Software Engineer (Risk Real Time). 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:

• Build tools and infrastructure to support the Risk Managers and Risk Analysts
• Extend and optimize the operational framework used for monitoring and disseminating risk across the firm
• Work closely with subject matter experts from other teams to develop and continuously improve data flow and quality
• 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, algo, 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.

If you would like to further discuss this position, please apply now.