Senior Pricing and Risk Developer

Join CMC Markets' Pricing and Risk team, where you’ll work on our low latency, high-frequency trading platform. You will use cutting-edge Java programming techniques so experience in this area is essential. As a Senior Developer, you’ll not only code but also take on key design responsibilities, shaping impactful projects. You'll mentor junior members of the team, driving innovation in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

What You’ll Do

• Expert Level Java Development: You will apply your in-depth knowledge of the Java programming language (21+) to implement world class trading and pricing systems.
• Collaborative Development: Design and develop innovative pricing and risk components for our market-making operations, impacting a wide array of asset classes.
• Cross-Functional: Partner with financial engineering, quant teams, and other key business groups to ensure seamless product delivery and support.
• Hands-On Problem Solving: Work closely with Front Office users and Business Operations to quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues, minimizing downtime and keeping the business running smoothly.
• Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest training in regulatory and legislative areas to ensure you're always on top of your game.
• Impactful Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, shaping the future talent within our Pricing and Risk group.
• Innovation with a Purpose: Create custom maintenance and reporting tools that drive efficiency and improve decision-making across the firm.

• Strong Java development experience within financial systems, ideally in pricing or risk-related applications.
• Not just a coder, but someone who also focuses on applying best practices, design patterns and principles to develop scalable, maintainable and high-quality code.
• Someone who enjoys maths/logic problems and challenges
• Knows or willingness to learn Python for analysing and building various quants/mathematical models
• Experience across one or more asset classes such as Equities, FX, Commodities, and Derivatives.
• Familiarity with Front Office trading systems and a deep understanding of market-making environments.
• Ability to quickly respond to critical issues in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerate subject such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent.