Junior Front Office Quant Developer

We are recruiting for a leading global investment bank on a high-impact front office role within their trading environment in London. The team is looking for someone to work directly alongside traders, providing hands‑on support and development expertise on a critical risk and pricing platform.

You will be embedded on the trading floor, working in close proximity to traders, quants, and structurers in a fast‑paced and highly demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real‑time support to traders on a core risk and pricing application
• Develop and enhance functionalities in a Java‑based environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues under time pressure
• Liaise directly with front office stakeholders (traders, quants, structurers)
• Interact with global development teams to improve system performance and stability
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools used for risk monitoring and pricing

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in Java or another object‑oriented language
• Solid understanding of financial markets and products
• Previous experience within a banking environment is required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in a front office setting
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Strong academic background with a degree in a quantitative field

Profile

• 1–3 years’ experience
• Right to work in the UK, no sponsorship offered
• Highly motivated, reactive, and able to perform under pressure
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a hands‑on approach
• Comfortable working directly with front office stakeholders

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