FO e-Trading Developer
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- £60 - £80 Per Hour
Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Sector: Financial Services – Investment Banking
Area: Front Office / E-Trading / FX
Team: London Trading Desk with Global Interaction
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Jnr/Mid-level Front Office E-Trading Developer to support a London-based FX trading desk within a leading financial services environment. This role sits directly within the Front Office, delivering bespoke solutions for traders while providing hands‑on production support in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
The successful candidate will combine strong Python development skills, deep understanding of FI, SWAPS, BONDS and other asset classes and trading processes, and a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset. This role requires the ability to operate with minimal supervision while managing expectations across a diverse stakeholder group.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain bespoke e‑trading tools and solutions for FX traders.
- Provide real‑time support to the Front Office, responding to urgent trading and production issues with speed and accuracy.
- Code and enhance analytics, pricing tools, automation scripts, and workflow solutions using Python .
- Work closely with FX traders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Support and improve e‑trading platforms, execution workflows, and trade lifecycle processes.
- Interact with a broad range of internal stakeholders (technology, quants, operations, risk) and occasional external stakeholders.
- Manage expectations effectively by prioritising tasks based on urgency and business impact.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in live trading environments.
- Produce clear reporting and updates into the team hierarchy and management structure.
- Collaborate with the wider global trading and technology teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong Python development skills (mandatory). & VBA
- Solid understanding of FI markets, asset classes and trading processes.
- Experience working in a Front Office or E‑Trading environment.
- High level of mathematical and analytical ability.
- Background suited to Quantitative disciplines (e.g. Quant, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar).
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Proven experience supporting time‑critical systems in a high‑pressure environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with traders and senior stakeholders.
Education
- MSc or equivalent advanced degree in a quantitative field (Quant Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar) is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, resilient, and delivery‑focused.
- Comfortable working in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining service quality.