FO e-Trading Developer
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Additional Information #TalanUK Company Description Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office) Sector: Financial Services – Investment Banking Area: Front Office / E-Trading / FX Team: London Trading Desk with Global Interaction Role Overview We are seeking a highly capable Jnr/Mid-level Front Office E-Trading Developer to support a London-based FX trading desk within a leading financial services environment. This role sits directly within the Front Office, delivering bespoke solutions for traders while providing hands-on production support in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The successful candidate will combine strong Python development skills, deep understanding of FI, SWAPS, BONDS, and other asset classes and trading processes, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. This role requires the ability to operate with minimal supervision while managing expectations across a diverse stakeholder group. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain bespoke e-trading tools and solutions for FX traders. • Provide real-time support to the Front Office, responding to urgent trading and production issues with speed and accuracy. • Code and enhance analytics, pricing tools, automation scripts, and workflow solutions using Python. • Work closely with FX traders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. • Support and improve e-trading platforms, execution workflows, and trade lifecycle processes. • Interact with a broad range of internal stakeholders (technology, quants, operations, risk) and occasional external stakeholders. • Manage expectations effectively by prioritising tasks based on urgency and business impact. • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in live trading environments. • Produce clear reporting and updates into the team hierarchy and management structure. • Collaborate with the wider global trading and technology teams to ensure alignment and consistency. Required Skills & Experience • Strong Python development skills (mandatory). & VBA • Solid understanding of FI markets, asset classes, and trading processes. • Experience working in a Front Office or E-Trading environment. • High level of mathematical and analytical ability. • Background suited to Quantitative disciplines (e.g. Quant, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar). • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight. • Proven experience supporting time-critical systems in a high-pressure environment. • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with traders and senior stakeholders. Education • MSc or equivalent advanced degree in a quantitative field (Quant Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar) is highly desirable. Personal Attributes • Proactive, resilient, and delivery-focused. • Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. • Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. • Able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining service quality.