C# Developer - Investment Banking
Posted Today by Lorien
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a senior C# Quant Developer on a 6-month rolling contract with a leading investment banking client. The position involves working in a hybrid model and focuses on a commodities derivatives platform, which facilitates trading financial instruments based on physical commodities. The developer will be responsible for enhancing the platform's functionality and ensuring efficient trading operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance the commodities derivatives trading platform using C#.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve platform functionality.
- Implement risk management tools and features for users.
- Ensure efficient trading operations and system performance.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for the platform.
Key Skills:
- Strong proficiency in C# programming.
- Experience in financial services, particularly in investment banking.
- Knowledge of commodities derivatives and trading platforms.
- Ability to work in a hybrid model and collaborate with teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
6 month contract - Inside IR35
Our industry leading investment banking client is looking for a senior C# Quant Developer to come in on a 6 month rolling contract, working with a hybrid model.
A commodities derivatives platform is a marketplace, often online, where financial instruments based on the price of physical commodities, like oil, metals, or agricultural products, are traded. These derivatives allow investors to speculate on or hedge against commodity price fluctuations without actually owning the physical commodity.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
What they are:
Commodity derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from the underlying price of a commodity.
Types of derivatives:
Examples include futures, options, forwards, and swaps.
Purpose:
They enable investors to:
- Hedge against price risk: Protect themselves from potential losses due to unfavorable price movements.
- Speculate on price movements: Profit from anticipated price changes.
Trading venues:
Derivatives can be traded on exchanges (like those for futures contracts) or over-the-counter (OTC).
Benefits of using a platform:
- Liquidity: Facilitate buying and selling quickly and efficiently.
- Transparency: Provide clear pricing and transaction details.
- Access to a variety of instruments: Offer a wide range of derivative products.
- Risk management tools: Help users assess and manage their exposure.