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Python/Pandas Developer Wanted - Investment Bank - London - Permanent postition - wasim - Mar-14-2018
We are looking for a Python developer to join a quantitative group in a Global Investment Bank. Based in London.
This Strategic Implementation team is in charge of designing and implementing the quantitative groups Strategic Initiatives across Pricing, Risk and Capital and other models, which includes the control frameworks and the risk assessment capabilities. The Infrastructure team focuses on the technology solutions which support the core activities around model validation, including our workflow systems, testing automation and the independent model validation library.
Key Responsibilities:
· The position is a Developer role to develop, optimise, extend and maintain the infrastructure which underpins the core model validation workflow. The role will include
a) Development of controls around the classification and appropriate usage of models used within the Bank
b) Development and management of the Python production processes related to the test infrastructure used by the group and the publication of validation evidence and documentation
c) Ensuring the consistency and maintaining the integrity of the relevant control processes related to validation evidence and documentation
d) Collating business requirements from users and driving design decisions as well as communicating with other teams such as IT department as part of system development to meet evolving requirements, many of which are business-critical.
e) Summarising messages and distilling information for senior management to enable decisions around model risk management
f) Developing components of the independent model validation library
You will have:
· 2 - 5 years of experience of commerically developing, with recent track record of Python development.
· Hands-on approach with focus on pragmatic solutions
· Strong working knowledge in Python (2 & 3), experience to apply, adapt and extend existing Python packages (such as nose and multitest) essential
· Experience using Continuous Integration and Test Driven Development techniques
· Experience with C++, preferably in a multi developer environment is a plus
· Knowledge of international financial markets, derivatives products and models is a bonus
· Experience with Version Control software
· Knowledge of LaTeX.
· Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
You will be:
· Interested in development in the context of Finance - demonstrated by qualifications and experience.
· Excellent communicator - both written and oral, stakeholder management experience appreciated.
· Ability to drive initiatives and design conceptual controls
· Having worked in previous roles which required analytical skills to filter technical information for senior management is a plus.
The projects, challenges, career trajectory and compensation will be very rewarding.
Send your CV for immediate consideration.
Contact ITS City
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Email: [email protected]
Direct Line: +44 (0) 203 176 6648