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Python Developer - Risk (Canada) (Permanent)
Location: Toronto Country: Canada Rate: US$110k - US$150k per annum + CAD
 

Python Software Developer - Front Office Risk Development
Location: Toronto, Canada

Our client, a leader in the financial services sector, is seeking a proficient Python Software Developer to join their Front Office risk team. This role focuses on developing critical risk management tools, including building Value-at-Risk (VaR) engines and position management systems from the ground up. This is a high-impact, mid-level position that will enable you to contribute to a range of risk-related applications and analytics in a Front Office environment.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement advanced Python applications and tools for Front Office risk management, specifically VaR engines, risk systems, and position management tools.
  • Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and other key stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, ensuring solutions align with Front Office risk management needs.
  • Engage in the entire software development life cycle, from requirement gathering and system design to coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Optimize application performance and ensure system reliability for critical risk-related applications.
  • Apply best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, version control, and automated testing to deliver efficient, maintainable, and scalable applications.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong Python programming skills, with a focus on performance optimization and handling large data sets.
  • Knowledge of quantitative finance concepts like VaR, risk metrics, and portfolio analysis.
  • Experience with Front Office environments in financial services is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with relational databases (eg, PostgreSQL).
  • Knowledge of FastAPI and Pandas for data handling and API development.
  • Understanding of Multithreading and asyncio for high-performance computing.
  • Cloud development experience, preferably with AWS.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying scalable applications.

Preferred Experience

  • Prior exposure to financial services, ideally within a Front Office risk or trading context.
  • Understanding of trading and risk management workflows, with experience building applications used directly by trading and risk management teams.


Posted Date: 08 Nov 2024 Reference: JS-BBBH38448 Employment Agency: Cititec Talent Limited Contact: Emma Stilwell
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