Python Risk Developer, Trading & Risk Systems
Overview
Own backend applications and data processing logic for risk calculations, trade workflows, and reporting at scale. You will work with a team focused on trading and risk management systems in a banking environment. You will contribute to data pipelines, automation, and delivery of robust risk and trading solutions. This role blends software engineering with quantitative risk concepts to support high-stakes decision making.
What You'll Do9
- 1Build and enhance Python-based applications for trading and risk use cases
- 2Develop and optimize data processing pipelines and automation scripts for risk reporting and workflows
- 3Collaborate with risk quant teams to implement accurate calculations and validations
- 4Design reliable data models and services to support real-time and batch risk processing
- 5Ship backend services with emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainability
- 6Drive improvements in testing, monitoring, and deployment to ensure production stability
- 7Document interfaces and provide clear operational runbooks for on-call support
- 8Contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing across the team
- 9Partner with infrastructure and security teams to meet governance and compliance requirements
Requirements5
- 1Proven experience as a Python developer with a focus on trading or risk management systems in investment banking
- 2Strong background in building backend applications and data processing logic for risk calculations and reporting
- 3Experience with data pipelines, ETL concepts, and automation scripting
- 4Ability to work onsite in Jersey City, NY with a cross-functional team
- 5Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to translate business needs into software solutions
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