Java Developer Risk Management Coherence Banking Contract

Software Developer - Tier 1 investment Bank - Equity Technology Team

This Investment Bank are investing heavily in the Equities Technology space as the business are performing very well, they have some specific hires to make in the area for bright software developers who are experienced in Java or Python and also candidates who desire to learn these languages.

The successful applicant be responsible for designing, writing, reviewing, testing and implementing a variety of scalable applications leveraging the latest firm wide technologies.You will be expected to implement and suggest best development practices/methodologies to deliver high quality software throughout the development stack.

As part of the team you will participate in green field projects to converge our sales and trading flows onto one strategic execution technology stack, as well as further globalizing this platform. You will work on all aspects of the project lifecycle from gathering requirements from regional and global sales & traders to implementing and deploying. You will also have the opportunity to drive our core technology build out with the goal of seamlessly handling ever-increasing order volumes from our clients.

The role requires strong analytical skills, communication skills, as well as excellent programming skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in building applications in a commercial environment
• A solid understanding of object orientated desk and programming skills (Java, Python, C , or other OO technology)
• A good understanding of the principles behind test-driven development (TDD) with hands-on experience of unit testing
• Proficient with databases systems; able to write and analyse complex queries with multi-table joins and aggregate functions
• Able to analyse non-trivial interdependencies between systems and possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with a history of user/team interaction
• Interest or experience in financial services and trading businesses is expected

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

The requirement is for a core Java developer. The team is working on a number of algorithmic engines that support benchmark algos, smart order routing and internal crossing, serving the team as well as global electronic business. Apart from a continuous stream of strategy enhancements, brand new trading strategies and regulatory requirements, the team is also working on a number of framework related items.

The underlying platform has been built on a Java framework with next-generation cutting edge low latency and high throughput at the heart of the application. There is a high-degree of business interaction.

The Candidate must have experience in the following:

• FX Business
• Strong Java development skills including experience with multi-threaded programming, performance optimization
• High-performance / low latency development
• Proven ability to deliver front office systems
• Banking or Financial Experience required!!

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

As a software engineer you will be ensuring the technology stack is as robust, performant and secure as possible.

You will leverage your technical skills to successfully drive platform improvements for current products and create new products from scratch.

Build distributed microservices and compelling UI's

Assess architecture choices on an ongoing basis, in anticipation of increased scale and ever-evolving technology to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business

Skills

• 5 years of software development experience, with knowledge of Agile process
• A polyglot technologist with excellent understanding of React.JS and Node.JS plus other web framework enablers such as webpack
• Expericne with unit testing
• Deep knowledge of architecture (cloud), micro-services design patterns including: Event Driven Architectures, REST, Single Sign On
• Experiences with code refactoring, design patterns, DDD, continuous deployment, highly scalable applications and application security
• Strong exposure with pair programming, continuous integration, test-driven development & incremental design
• Experience with relational and NoSQL data stores
• Experience working with multidevice applications

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

Java Developer Front Office FX trading - Contract

I am working closely on behalf of a long time client of mine within a top performing Investment Bank in the City of London.

My client is on the lookout for a exceptional Java Developer with experience with solid experience in Front Office environments.

Based in London and reporting to the head of FX Algorithmic trading development, this role involves sitting on the trading floor working with quants and traders as part of a small team to develop and maintain this award winning suite of algorithmic trading strategies.

Experience with the follow is desired;

SOR, streaming prices, Market Making, experience with multi-threaded programming, performance optimization, Agency model, DMA, Low Latency, auto hedging and currenex

Having worked in Equities or FX business spaces is a strong plus

The successful Java Developer can expect to recieve a rate between £650 and £800 per day

If this interests you and you would like to find out more, please apply below

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

I am currently looking for an Intellimatch Systems Developer to join a top investment bank based in London. The role will be a contract role and will be working on a new project within the business.

Responsibilities:

Build new SwapAgent related reconciliations in the intellimatch system

Work on Imatch upgrade to 18.1

Work with project team in the requirements gathering phase of the reconciliation build

Complete full software lifecycle process for new reconciliations within the intellimacth system

Ensure full and complete specifications for every reconciliation are complete before development begins

Adhere to the Intellimatch reconciliation development standards within the team

Adapting Intellimatch to provide enhanced functionality to the business

Complete Unit/SIT testing cycles

Support UAT cycles and go live

Skills and experience:

Essential:

Strong Reconciliation development experience using the Intellimatch system.

Strong Problem Solving skills

Sound Business Knowledge. Ideally: Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives.

Operating systems: Windows.

Database: Oracle, SQLServer

Beneficial:

Experience in supporting Regulatory Reporting (CFTC, ESMA, MIFID II)

Experience working with reconciliation systems

Performance Tuning.

Contract (Initial 3 months)

Location- London

£500 per day

If you feel like you are a strong match for my requirements, please send me over an updated copy of CV and I will get back in touch.

Many thanks,

Connor

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

C# Software Developer – Hedge Fund – Contract - Greenfield

This London based Hedge Fund who is renowned for building sophisticated and cutting-edge systems that utilise the most advanced technology is looking to recruit a skilled C# Software Developer on a long term contract basis. This is a Software Engineering role with primary focus on the development of a high performance trading system; covering all aspects of the software development process: regular communication with stakeholders, up front analysis and development

Skills

- Excellent technical knowledge in C# with strong foundations covering OO design, data structures, algorithms and real time, multithreaded applications

- Knowledge of Python

- Deep understanding of financial products

- Understanding of modern frameworks

C# Software Developer – Hedge Fund – Contract - Greenfield

Please apply to probinson@mcgregor-boyall.com for instant consideration

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

C# Quant Developer - Contract

Contract C# Quant Developer is required for this organisation who is renowned for building sophisticated and cutting-edge systems that utilise the most advanced technology. My client is looking to hire the brightest and most talented developers who are looking to be continually challenged and tested to come on board and help extend and support the cross-asset class (Credit, Rates, Equity, FX)

The task of the contractor is to:

• Optimise Models in C#
• Work on Data Cleansing within the system
• Refactor and design as needed with the quant team the proper architecture for the library
• Extend the current code to support the project / functionalities mentioned above first for FX and then Equity products (linear and nonlinear)

Experience/ Education

• Senior Quantitative Developer / Architect with C# knowledge.
• MSc or PhD in computer science, quantitative finance or similar discipline
• Monte-Carlo engines

Additional Experience

• Credit Derivatives
• R and SQL languages

Please mail your CV to probinson@mcgregor-boyall.com for instant consideration

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

C# Software Developer – Hedge Fund – Contract

A C# Developer is required for a leading London based Hedge fund. The successful candidate will work closely with all areas of the business including front/middle office, fund accounting, quantitative analytics, risk management and economic research.

Key Skills

• Excellent programming and technology skills including an in-depth understanding of C#/.net.
• A strong passion for programming and technology and to be excited by new challenges.
• Proven ability to own all aspects of the software development lifecycle from understanding the business needs to the design and release of new products.
• Exceptional organisation, communication skills as well as a keen eye for detail

Additional requirements

• Minimum 2.1 degree obtained in Computer Science, or a related field, from a Top tier university
• Front office experience in the financial industry such as a Hedge fund, Investment bank or Asset management firm.
• Experience working with multiple developers/Quants/Risk Managers/Traders

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

Job Title: Java Developer

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 12 Months

Day Rate: £700 - £800

Location: The City

Start Date: ASAP

Due to rapid growth my client a Tier 1 Investment Bank based in the City are currently looking for a bright Core Java Developer to join one of their most prestigious teams in the business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the industry, so it is extremely important that they have the energy and drive to succeed in everything they do.

This will be working on a Greenfield project and if successful the candidate will have a large impact on the project, so must take real pride in their work as be able to take responsibility for their work. This role will be working directly with the Quants and Traders, so great communication is a must.

Essential:

- Core Java

- Low Latency

- Multithreading

- Prior Investment Banking experience

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more please send your CV to dhill@mcgregor-boyall.com or call me on 02074229224.

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

Quantitative Developer - Investment Bank

Main skills for the Quantitative Developer - Investment Bank role:

• Quantitiative Development, Java knowledge advantagous
• Derivatives experience (pricing models, risk management models)
• Previous exposure to asset classes
• Confidence working in front office - lots of interaction with traders and stakeholders

Key responsibilities for the Quantitative Developer - Investment Bank role:

• Building applications that support the Investment Management investment cycle
• End-to-end solutions to assist portfolio managers on their day-to-day portfolio construction and risk management needs
• Help traders to improve trade executions and work with researchers to back-test and run their alpha strategies

About the Quantitative Developer - Investment Bank role client:

My client is a tier 1 investment bank based in London. They need a developer to operate in their Asset and Wealth Management division to work with innovators who are driven to create technology solutions that make them work more efficiently and help the businesses grow. It's their mission to efficiently take care of our clients' wealth, helping them get, and remain properly invested

Quantitative Developer - Investment Bank

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

KDB Developer; Tier 1 Investment Bank;

Key skills required for the KDB Developer; Tier 1 Investment Bank role:

• KDB/Q development
• Stakeholder management
• Good business facing skills
• Tick data
• Financial services experience is desirable

About the KDB Developer; Tier 1 Investment Bank:

My client is tier 1 investment bank based in London. The main focus of the role is to build a data storage platform in line with the strategic vision of the Credit Data Engineering Team and business as a whole . You will be required to take responsibility for the system component design and build, work closely with global team as well as the Quant Analytics team in London by taking their requirements and being able to provide viable solutions.

KDB Developer; Tier 1 Investment Bank

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

C# Quant Developer

C#, Quant, Equity, Credit, Rates, Fx, Monte Carlo

This organisation is renowned for building sophisticated and cutting-edge systems that utilise the most advanced technology. My client is looking to hire the brightest and most talented developers who are looking to be continually challenged and tested to come on board and help extend and support the cross-asset class (Credit, Rates, Equity, FX)

The task of the contractor is to:

• refactor and design as needed with the quant team the proper architecture for the library
• extend the current code to support the project / functionalities mentioned above first for FX and then Equity products (linear and nonlinear)
• Optimise Models in C#
• Work on Data Cleansing within the system

They will be followed by adding more asset classes (Rates or Commodities), in which the successful candidate could expand his/her responsibilities.

This is a technical role, with no management and limited project management duties.

Experience/ Education

• Senior Quantitative Developer / Architect with excellent C# knowledge.
• MSc or PhD in computer science, quantitative finance or similar discipline
• Monte-Carlo engines

Additional Experience

• Credit Derivatives
• R and SQL languages

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