Front Office Python Developer (Rates/FX Trading)
Posted Today by Pontoon
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Front Office Python Developer role involves working with a global investment bank's FX & Rates trading desk, focusing on developing and enhancing pricing, risk, and trading systems. The position requires strong collaboration with traders and demands production-level Python development skills. This is a business-facing role that emphasizes stakeholder management and communication. The contract is for 12 months and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance pricing & risk systems in Python
- Work directly with front office traders to deliver solutions
- Build scalable and structured components within internal platforms
- Integrate systems across trading, risk, and finance
- Collaborate with global teams across regions
Key Skills:
- Strong Python development experience (production-level coding)
- Proven front office / trading desk experience
- Experience in at least one asset class: FX (Foreign Exchange), Rates / Interest Rate products, Equities, or Commodities
- Experience building trading, pricing, or risk systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Tittle: Front Office Python Developer (FX/Rates Trading)
Contract: 12 Months
Location: London (3 days a week onsite)
Rate: Highly competitive daily rate
Status: inside IR35
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Front Office Python Developer to join a global investment bank, working directly with a high-performing FX & Rates trading desk. This is a business-facing role where you will collaborate closely with traders to design and build pricing, risk, and trading systems within a cross-asset environment.
Required Skills
- Strong Python development experience (production-level coding)
- Proven front office / trading desk experience
- Experience in at least one asset class:
- FX (Foreign Exchange) or Rates / Interest Rate products or Equities or Commodities
- Experience building trading, pricing, or risk systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance pricing & risk systems in Python
- Work directly with front office traders to deliver solutions
- Build scalable and structured components within internal platforms
- Integrate systems across trading, risk, and finance
- Collaborate with global teams across regions
Nice to Have
- Experience with Quartz platform
- Exposure to cross-asset or hybrid trading desks
- Understanding of market risk or financial systems
Why Apply?
- Work directly with traders in a fast-paced environment
- Exposure to complex financial products and systems
- High-impact role within a global trading business
If you're a strong Python developer with front office experience, this is a high-value opportunity to work at the heart of a trading desk.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and passion for this role. LJoin us and make your mark in the tech world!
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