Front Office Developer (C# React) (Contract)

Hybrid – City of London

McGregor Boyall Associates has partnered with a top-tier investment bank, looking to hire an experienced GUI Senior Software Developer, and join their esteemed team of front office application developers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and designing graphical user interface solutions for various platforms, including eTrading and risk & PLN platforms.

As part of a team of UI and server-side developers, you also will work directly with quant analysts and traders, to implement solutions based on the front office business needs.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience developing UI systems and have experience working with Front Office.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience developing front end systems
• Proficient in C# programming
• Expert in developing front end system using React
• Ability to work in a busy trading environment and interpret analytical results to technical and non-technical audiences

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of resilient and adaptable systems

For more information, please reach out directly or apply.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

C# Contract Developer (C#.NET VBA)

Hybrid - City of London

McGregor Boyall Associates has partnered with a global leader in international banking, looking to hire a Senior C#.NET VBA Software Developer to join their London-based development team

The successful candidate will work as part of a global team to develop in .NET technologies for large scale systems and provide ongoing maintenance of a portfolio of applications, focussing on operational trade processing for OTC derivatives.

This role requires the successful candidate to develop and migrate existing code to the newer language, predominantly using C# and .NET, but also office VBA (within Excel and Access tools)

Candidate Requirements:

• Proficient in C#.NET programming
• 6+ years of software development experience within front office banking environments
• Product knowledge of fixed income, credit derivatives, or similar areas advantageous
• Ability to develop VBA code in the Microsoft Office object model (MS Access/MS Excel)
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English.

For more details, please apply

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior C# Developer (Contract)

Hybrid – City of London

McGregor Boyall Associates has partnered with top-tier investment bank, looking to hire a Senior C# Software Developer to join their London-based core development team.

Our client has a portfolio of projects covering enhancements to pricing, regulatory, post-trade services, and risk.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and enhancing the trading platform used by traders to execute trades.

You will also contribute to building and improving risk management systems used by traders and risk managers to monitor and manage the risks associated, and work on systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to trading.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience within banking or financial services domain
• Proficient in C#.NET programming with good understanding of OO concepts
• Business knowledge of Commodities, FX, Derivatives, or similar front office financial instruments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of SQL or other relational databases

For more details, please apply or contact direct

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Low Latency C++ Developer

Permanent

Hybrid- City of London

McGregor Boyall Associates have partnered with a global systematic hedge fund who are looking for a highly skilled low latency C++ Developer.

Working as part of the low-latency and global connectivity team, and alongside quantitative analysts/developers and traders, you will develop and maintain software systems that enable high-speed trading, while optimising and improving algorithms to facilitate tens of thousands of trades per second.

The ideal candidate will have worked on front office trading desks, or buy-side systematic/quantitative hedge funds, and have strong knowledge and experience in working on execution gateways and market data feed handlers.

Requirements

• Proficient in OOP specifically in C++, as well as low latency development for high-frequency trading systems
• Experience working on front office trading desks, or buy-side systematic/quantitative hedge funds with a minimum of 5 years experience
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in an additional OO language(s) such as Python, C#, or Java is desirable
• Experience with Linux is essential

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior C# Developer (contract)

Hybrid – City of London

McGregor Boyall Associates has partnered with a global investment bank, looking to hire a Senior C# Software Developer to join a dynamic front office trading team.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain applications for the structuring and trading business, supporting trading teams in making informed decisions to generate revenue. Working in an agile team, you will use your technical expertise to assist in the delivery of IT solutions and re-engineer the banks trading platform.

You will have extensive experience in C# development and a strong understanding of software development within the finance industry.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with good understanding of OO concepts
• Proficient in C# programming, and experience of async programming
• FX, Derivatives, commodities (preferred) or similar front office business knowledge
• GUI experience in React or WPF is advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of SQL or other relational databases

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior C# Software Engineer

Permanent – London

McGregor Boyall Associates has partnered with a global multi-asset hedge fund, looking to hire a highly skilled Senior C# Software Engineer.

The successful candidate will join an elite technology team and support a high-performing trading desk. This position will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative software systems that span across the investment lifecycle, including research, idea generation, portfolio construction, and trading.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with traders and quantitative researchers to understand their needs and develop custom solutions
• Collaborate with other developers, infrastructure engineers, and data scientists to ensure seamless integration of systems with existing tools and workflows
• resolve technical issues that arise during the investment process, and ensuring the smooth operation of all technology systems

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficient in C# programming
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a global banking environment
• Good understanding and experience in SQL
• Understanding of financial markets, products, and investment strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

C++ and C# Software Engineer

Contract

Hybird - City of London

McGregor Boyall Associates are engaged with a leading global international banking group seeking a highly skilled C++ and C# Developer to join their team of software engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both C++ and C# and experience of working with complex financial instruments and developing models for financial services and baking clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new pieces of software to meet the needs of the business
• Enhance existing software to provide new functionality as requested
• Work closely with a team of developers and business analysts to ensure project success
• Manage the workload of high-level projects assigned to you
• Code reviews and monitor and ensure the quality of work of the team

Requirements:

• Excellent C++ and C#/.NET
• 6+ years of programming experience working within banking/financial services institutions
• Strong experience in front-to-back office workflow, preferably within fixed income
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing trading systems and their components
• Extensive experience with multi-threaded development

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects and join a team of highly skilled developers

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

McGregor Boyall Associates are engaged with an Algorithmic Trading Fund for the recruitment of an experienced C++/C# Quantitative Developer.

As a key member of the organisation, you will be responsible for creating and implementing the foundation of our client’s investment strategies.

In this role, you will be working closely with traders and portfolio managers to develop quantitative models for analysing financial markets and identifying investment opportunities, assisting on the firm's trading desk.

The ideal candidate will have worked as a Quantitative Developer previously, and experience with C++ or C#, real-time market data, and a strong understanding of financial markets.

This is a highly compensated role with opportunities for career progression, and the chance to work with the latest technology, collaborating with top talent in the financial industry.

Requirements

• 5+ years working as a Quantitative Developer
• High level of ability in programming in C++/C#
• Real time market data experience
• A degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Pricing experience
• Experience in working with a Market Maker is desirable

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Junior C# Developer

Permanent

London

Are you an aspiring junior developer looking to break into the hedge fund space? Would you like to work for a company that allows you the potential of a high earning salary, and offers opportunities for career advancement? Are you looking to work with the latest technologies on high-profile greenfield projects, and have exposure to diverse markets?

McGregor Boyall Associates are engaged with a global quantitative and systematic investment manager for the recruitment of a Junior C# Developer.

Building and enhancing new quantitative trading framework software, You will work confidently alongside traders and quants, and within a team of highly skilled developers to design and develop systematic trading tools.

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ commercial experience in working on an OOP language
• Ability to develop in C#/.NET at a high level is essential
• Experience within a front-office environment/banking client
• Good written and verbal communication skills essential

Please note this is a hybrid working model, so the successful candidate will be required to travel into central London 2/3 days a week.

Apply now!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Low latency C++ Developer

Permanent

McGregor Boyall Associates are engaged with a global quantitative and systematic investment manager looking for a top-tier low latency C++ Engineer to join an elite team working on cutting-edge market data systems. If you have a passion for low-latency optimization and experience with FIX trading protocols, designing, and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems, we want to hear from you.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining trading gateways and market data systems for global exchanges and brokers. You will work closely with quantitative analysts, traders, operations, and compliance teams to deliver one of the industry's fastest and most reliable trading systems.

The dieal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ development, proficiency in the FIX trading protocol, and expertise in low-latency optimization.

You’ll join a team of highly skilled engineers working at the forefront of financial technology.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in C++ development on Linux
• 5+ years experience in working within financial services/ front office on FIX trading protocols
• Expert in low latency optimization
• History of working with exchange trading gateways
• Additional OOP languages such as python/java is a nice to have
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can drive/facilitate requirements

If you're passionate about technology and have a desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, I would like to hear from you. Apply now!

Please note this is a hybrid working model, so the successful candidate will be required to travel into central London 2/3 days a week.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.