Quantitative Developer – Risk Technology
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Quantitative Developer – Risk Technology
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is partnering with a premier global hedge fund to identify and attract exceptional talent for a key role within their Risk Technology division. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class organisation with a strong focus on technology, data science, and financial innovation.
We are currently seeking a Quantitative Developer to support the Fixed Income Risk Management team. The successful candidate will collaborate with risk managers, quantitative analysts, and technologists across global offices to build robust tools and services that deliver real-time risk insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global risk and quant teams to develop advanced risk analytics solutions.
- Design and implement microservices, data ingestion pipelines, and APIs that support real-time risk dashboards and tools.
- Leverage Python and data analysis libraries (e.g. Pandas, Polars) to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Build and manage scalable cloud-based applications using AWS.
Core Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university.
- A passion for financial markets and a solid understanding of financial instruments.
- At least 2 years’ experience developing in Python with hands-on work in Pandas/Polars/Numpy.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs and working with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
- Proficient in SQL and comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments.
- Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to financial mathematics, risk modeling, or working alongside trading or risk teams.
- Experience in Java development is a plus.
This is a rare chance to contribute to a cutting-edge technology platform at a hedge fund that places technology at the core of its strategy. If you are an ambitious developer with a passion for finance and a strong technical foundation, please apply for immediate consideration.