Global Markets - Fixed Income - Quant Developer eTrading - Director
UKM, GB
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Business Area
Macro Rates Sales and Trading
Purpose of the Role
- Reporting to the Head of Systematic Trading Strategy in London and responsible for the development of the e-trading / Algo trading platform for IRS and bonds market making.
- Work closely with the Fixed-Income desk to implement pricing and execution models.
- Design Front Office tools for improving existing workflows.
- Provide 3rd line support to the e-Trading platform.
Background
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master's required with a strong Computer Science / Computer Engineering background.
- 10 to 12 years of prior experience within a similar role preferred, but not required. Strong computer programming experience is required.
- Must have commercial Java development experience.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong interest in financial trading system. Must be able to communicate and work with traders and other stake holders effectively.
- Has a keen interest in constantly trying new technology to implement innovative solutions to solve numerically complex problems.
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.