We are looking for an experienced C# Developer to join our clients buy-side investment team. This role requires a strong understanding of investment operations, trading workflows, and portfolio management systems, underpinned by hands-on development and data experience using C#, .NET, SQL, and Azure. The successful candidate will be a bridge between technology and the Front Office, with proven experience in buy-side environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and optimize the end-to-end life cycle of investment systems used in asset management, with a focus on buy-side workflows.
* Provide expert support and enhancement of Bloomberg AIM, ensuring alignment with trading, compliance, and portfolio management needs.
* Develop tools and automation using C#, .NET, and SQL Server to improve investment processes and data quality.
* Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, and operations teams to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
* Integrate and manage cloud-based services using Microsoft Azure, ensuring security, performance, and scalability.
* Support trade life cycle management, data integrity, position reconciliation, and reporting functions.
* Assist with onboarding new investment products, instruments, or systems with an eye toward operational excellence.
* Produce dashboards and analytics (optionally using Power BI) to deliver insight into portfolio metrics, risk, and performance.
* Contribute to strategic technology initiatives, including potential adoption of Microsoft Fabric for data integration and analytics.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience on the buy-side (eg, asset manager, hedge fund, pension fund, or sovereign wealth fund).
* Deep understanding of buy-side investment workflows, portfolio management, and trade operations.
* Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Framework/Core, and SQL Server. Experience deploying and maintaining solutions on Microsoft Azure.
* Hands-on experience with Bloomberg AIM is essential.
* Demonstrated ability to support and improve Front Office and Middle Office systems.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively between technical and investment teams.
Preferred/Nice to Have:
* Experience with Power BI for Business Intelligence and visualization. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric for data analytics and integration.
* Knowledge of APIs and integration with other financial systems (eg, FactSet, Markit, Aladdin).
Education & Certifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Azure or Bloomberg certifications are advantageous.
This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days per week required in a central London office