Python Developer M/F/D

Python Developer – Front Office

£80 - £90k

London – Onsite 3 days a week

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

As a RAD (Rapid Application Development) Developer for our clients esteemed investment bank's trading desk, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency within their Fixed Income trading operations. Leveraging your expertise in Excel and Python programming, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the trader's ability to analyze, manage risk, and execute trades seamlessly. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our trading desk, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the financial market.

Key Responsibilities:

Python Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain Excel-based spreadsheets and Python applications tailored to the specific needs of the trading desk.

• Implement automated processes to streamline trading activities and enhance desk productivity.

Trading Desk Support:

• Collaborate closely with traders to understand their requirements and provide technical solutions that address their unique challenges.

• Offer ongoing support to the trading desk, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing existing tools to align with evolving market demands.

Risk Management:

• Integrate risk management functionalities into trading applications, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of potential risks.

• Develop tools to analyze and report on risk exposures, providing real-time insights to traders and risk managers.

Fixed Income Expertise:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Fixed Income markets, products, and trading strategies.

• Stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to incorporate relevant insights into development efforts.

Collaborative Development:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including traders, analysts, and risk managers, to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the trading desk.

• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and innovative development environment.

Spreadsheet Modeling:

• Utilize advanced spreadsheet modeling techniques to develop financial models and analytical tools that support decision-making processes.

Required Skills:

·       Strong programming skills in Python, with a focus on financial applications.

·       In-depth knowledge of trading desk operations and Fixed Income products.

·       Familiarity with risk management principles and methodologies.

·       Ability to collaborate effectively with traders and other stakeholders.

·       Prior experience in RAD development within the financial industry is a plus.

The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle, from strategy to implementation. This will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career.

The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle.

We pride ourselves on;

·       Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose.

·       Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development.

·       Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model

·       Investing in employees’ growth through ongoing training and development

·       Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise

·       Providing an transparent performance and career management experience.

Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as:

·       Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction

·       Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs

·       Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. 

“emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, a