Python Developer (Front Office)

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Python Developer for an initial 6 month contract based in London with remote work available.

Purpose of the Role:

Global Markets has a well established suite of advanced functionality around the explanation of PnL changes in trading books. With the upcoming deadlines for the FRTB PnL Attribution (PLA) test, the coverage of this functionality is being enhanced and strengthened, particularly with regards to specifics around the PLA test itself.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a Python Developer you will be responsible for:

• The PLA effort across Global Markets is significant with involvement across all functions, regions and sites, development of significant components, focused on Fixed Income elements of the business.
• A role exists in London for a developer to provide additional capabilities around this component.
• Projects will vary between implementation of business logic in collaboration with the Quantitative research team, to aspects of the technical setup and operation of the components.

What we require from the candidate:

• A high level of Python development expertise.
• Knowledge of financial products and pricing.
• PnL Explain.
• Working background in at least one of Rates, Options, Credit or FX is necessary.
• Experience of delivering complex projects in a structured manner.
• Strong communication and analysis skills.
• A pragmatic and flexible approach.
• Solid computer science and design patterns fundamentals.
• The ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of RAD dashboarding solutions and SQL would be beneficial.
• Proactive in discussing issues and helping colleagues in all locations.
• Drive change in other teams and to unblock issues.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.