Senior Python Developer (Market Risk)
Commodities Trading Firm
London, UK
£90,000 base per year
Company Overview:
Our client is a distinguished player in the agricultural commodities industry, specialising in proprietary trading and supply chain management. With global operations, they are dedicated to optimising supply chain efficiency while maintaining a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.
Position Summary:
They are seeking an experienced Risk-focused Python Developer to join their team as they embark on a transformative project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a value interest systems in Python, supporting the trading and risk management operations. This role will involve close collaboration with various stakeholders, including the business, risk analysts, and end-users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive value interest model in Python, tailored to their unique commodities trading operations.
- Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Analyse and manage market risk through the development and application of derivatives and Value at Risk (VAR) models.
- Oversee the entire software development life cycle (SDLC) independently, from conceptualisation to deployment.
- Create tools and reports to facilitate risk analysis and decision-making processes.
- Work closely with the Head of Market Risk to assess and mitigate risk effectively.
- Provide expert Python support for various data analysis and reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency and demonstrated experience in Python programming is essential.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Python Developer (ideally).
- Experience in a Market Risk environment is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of commodities markets is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the end-to-end SDLC process.
- Strong communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Location:
This position is based in London and requires the candidate to be on-site for at least 3 days a week.
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