Front Office Java Developer - London - Pricing and Risk Engines
Posted 16 hours 39 minutes ago by Alexander Mann Solutions
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.
On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Java Developer for a 6-month rolling contract based in London Marylebone (4-days/week on site).
Purpose of the Role:
Our client is looking for a Front Office Java Developer to work alongside a quant team, enhancing an existing Pricing & Risk Engine. Originally built five years ago, the system is used for electronic pricing and as a risk engine supplying risk data to various platforms across the business. This is a high-impact enhancement project supporting new functionality and asset classes.
The role focuses on increasing output, enhancing multi-threading, and responding to high-priority sales-driven requests for new products.
This is a rolling contract with excellent scope for long-term contracting work if the relationship goes well.
Responsibilities of the role:
Enhance and maintain a Pricing & Risk Engine written in Java.
Work closely with colleagues in the Front Office and Quant teams to implement new functionality.
Integrate new product capabilities into the electronic pricing and risk engine.
Collaborate with Front Office and Quant teams to support new asset classes and trading strategy additions to the system.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency of the application.
What we require from you:
Strong Core Java development experience (multi-threading, performance optimization).
Prior exposure to pricing or risk management systems.
Experience working alongside quants in a trading environment.
Background in Front Office development.
Understanding of derivatives pricing (preferred but not essential).
Experience in C++ or C# is desirable.
Next steps:
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
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