Quant Python Developer

CMC Markets are looking for an experienced Quant Python developer to join our Derivatives' team. We work on a pricing and trading platform utilising third-party vendor APIs written in Python and proprietary language for processing real-time business data., As well as development, a senior developer will take on more design responsibility for various projects, as well as providing technical mentoring to other members of the team.

• Design and develop pricing and risk components to support the firm's market-making business, working across multiple asset classes ranging across Options, Equities, FX, Commodities and other derivatives.
• Support Business functions in their day-to-day activities, investigating incidents and proposing long-term innovative solutions to recurring issues.
• Partner with other key groups : financial engineering and quantitative teams, business operations, product development and the other IT teams;
to ensure products are implemented efficiently and meet the demands both internally (dealing) and externally (clients) and addressing any issues that arise.
• Supervise the integration of third-party solutions within the Derivatives unit. Ensure of the smooth running of all operations supervised by the Derivatives Quantitative team.
• Maintain personal / professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.
• Understand the nature of the trading floor business and the need to respond quickly and efficiently to issues that can or has caused business outage.
• Creation of maintenance and reporting tools relevant to the product area as appropriate.
• Ensure a positive approach to challenge and provide open and honest feedback.
• Provide mentoring and training for more junior members of the Derivatives group.
• Occasional requirement to work during the weekend for a product release or maintenance.
  
  Proficiency in OOP languages, Python, and any other languages (Java or C++).
• Derivatives Valuation, Risk models and Volatility calibration methodologies.
• Strong solution design skills.
• Strong requirements analysis skills
• Experience of continuous integration
• Strong Team Player
• Takes personal responsibility to deliver results.
Essential :
• In-depth knowledge of OOP programming and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of core financial concepts / mathematics and a strong interest in the area.
• Excellent communication skills supporting an ability to adapt to the trading floor and the pressures of working closely with the business.
• Experience of all aspects of the development lifecycle.
• Proven experience in a comparable role within the Financial industry.
• Experience of developing large scale systems.
Desirable :
• Financial knowledge from developing trading systems.
• Exposure to financial product valuation frameworks.