Front Office Python Developer - Equity Derivatives & Quant Trading

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is hiring a Front Office Python Developer for its Equity Derivatives desk. You will build trading tools, analytics and automation that directly support front-office decision-making, working closely with traders and quants.

You will develop Python-based trading and analytics applications, support market data, risk and P&L analytics, and drive automation and platform reliability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers high visibility and a direct impact on trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting front-office or trading applications.
• Exposure to Equity Derivatives, Delta One, Prime Finance, Securities Lending, Structured Products or Equities technology.
• Experience working directly with traders, quants or front-office users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reuters or similar market data platforms.
• Automation, monitoring or SRE experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Python-based trading and analytics applications.
• Partner with traders and quants to deliver front-office solutions.
• Support market data, risk, P&L and quantitative analytics platforms.
• Drive automation, workflow optimisation and platform reliability.
• Troubleshoot production issues in a fast-paced trading environment.

Skills

Python

Front-office experience

Equity derivatives knowledge

Trading tools

Bloomberg/Reuters familiarity

Job description

Front Office Python Developer | Equity Derivatives

We’re partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire a Front Office Python Developer within its Equity Derivatives business. This is a high-impact role working closely with traders and quants to build trading tools, analytics and automation that directly support front-office decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Python-based trading and analytics applications
• Partner with traders and quants to deliver front-office solutions
• Support market data, risk, P&L and quantitative analytics platforms
• Drive automation, workflow optimisation and platform reliability
• Troubleshoot production issues in a fast-paced trading environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting front-office or trading applications
• Exposure to Equity Derivatives, Delta One, Prime Finance, Securities Lending, Structured Products or Equities technology
• Experience working directly with traders, quants or front-office users
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reuters or similar market data platforms
• Automation, monitoring or SRE experience is a plus

Why consider this opportunity?

High-visibility front-office role

Direct interaction with traders and quantitative teams

Exposure to Equity Derivatives and quantitative trading strategies

Opportunity to influence trading decisions through analytics and technology

Small team with significant ownership and impact

Strong career progression and internal mobility opportunities