Our client, a leading multinational investment bank and financial services organisation, is seeking to attract 7 skilled Financial Engineers to join their Strategic Analytics unit within Global Risk Analytics (GRA). If you have a strong background in computer science, mathematics, physics, operational research or informatics, and a passion for using your skills to make substantial improvements to risk analysis and measurement, then this is the opportunity for you.
- Outstanding opportunity for a Financial Engineer with 4 to 9+ years experience to join a leading multinational investment bank and financial services company.
- Contribute to the development of advanced risk analytics platforms and methods.
- Excellent benefits package including competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
- Encouraging work culture fostering teamwork, integrity, collaboration and innovation
- Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where every contribution is welcomed and valued.
Position Overview
As a Financial Engineer, you will play a key role in all aspects of programming work within the Strategic Analytics unit. Your contributions will go beyond just software development – you’ll help pioneer the use of new platforms and processes that will revolutionise risk analytics and risk measurement. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the modernisation of risk analytics in the banking industry, and to grow your career with a worldwide leader in financial services.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of proof-of-concept platforms and polished software platforms for business use.
- Work with other teams in GRA to explore and implement advanced methods for risk measurement.
- Lead the development of consistent risk model development across the organisation.
- Streamline the operational profile of model development projects to reduce the risk of project failure.
- Improve the model deployment process, fostering innovation and modernisation of processes throughout.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research or Information Systems (Informatics).
- 9 years experience building and testing applications in a professional environment.
- Proficient in object-oriented programming e.g. Java, C++, C# or Python.
- Experience programming in a mathematical or technical environment (such as MATLAB).
- Knowledge of common design patterns and testing principles.
- Familiarity with large data processing algorithms (e.g., Map/Reduce) and non-traditional database architectures (e.g., column free / NoSQL / graph-theoretic structures) preferred.
- Knowledge of machine learning and pattern recognition techniques would be beneficial.
- Agile development experience desirable.
How to Apply
If you’re a financial engineering professional seeking to advance your career and you meet or exceed these requirements, we invite you to apply for this position. Please send your CV to us.
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