We are currently recruiting a Python Developer to join the Cross-Asset trading team for one of our leading financial clients.
In this role, you’ll work directly with traders, sales, and quantitative analysts to design and deliver high impact tools and applications supporting multiple asset classes (FX, Equities, Swaps). This is a fast paced, hands-on position focused on building rapid, practical solutions that enhance trading and risk management activities.
You’ll be involved in developing real-time dashboards, pricing and trading tools, leveraging Python and modern development practices to drive performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner closely with trading and sales teams to capture requirements and deliver rapid, fit for purpose solutions.
* Design, develop, and maintain Python based tools for trade capture, risk management, and analytics.
* Integrate with pricing engines, market data feeds, and trade booking systems across multiple asset classes (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities).
* Develop user interfaces and dashboards to visualise market and risk data effectively.
* Ensure all solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with IT and regulatory standards.
Skills & Experience
* Strong proficiency in Python, with a focus on rapid prototyping and data driven applications.
* Solid understanding of multi-processing and AsyncIO.
* Experience with pandas, NumPy, and SQL for data analysis and transformation.
* Exposure to REST APIs, messaging systems, and integration with trading or risk platforms.
* Hands-on experience building front-end tools or GUIs.
* Proven ability to work directly with front-office stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
* Familiarity with financial products such as FX, Rates, Credit, or Equities.
* Understanding of P&L, risk metrics, and the trade lifecycle.
* Experience with Excel integration (VBA, xlwings, COM).
* Previous experience within a banking, hedge fund, or trading environment.
If you have strong Python development experience and have previously working in a trading environment then please submit your CV immediately in order to be considered for this role.