Python Analytics Tools Developer

About the position

ACQA is built on Microsoft Azure cloud computing technology. It aims to deliver scalable cost-efficient infrastructure, using cloud PaaS components. The platform features a single core platform with an open architecture designed for change, itemised cost metrics, and automated data lineage. It is shared across Front Office, Finance, and Risk, improving regulatory compliance. The ACQA platform is made up of a series of components providing the next generation valuation and risk management services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front office users to understand requirements and propose new solutions
• Develop analytics and optimization tools leveraging the capabilities of the Aqua platform
• Mastering complex business domains
• Collaborating within the aqua high-performing, delivery-focused ACQA Business Solutions team
• Working closely with library quants and the risk engine team to deliver solutions that matter

Requirements

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field (computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, etc)
• Proficiency in functional & object-oriented programming, especially Python
• Experience in full stack development, including frontend webapps and backend services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you like to figure out how things work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, and the desire to work together with stakeholders
• Familiarity with Investment Banking, FinTech, or Financial Markets
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Software engineering background

Nice-to-haves

• Creating innovative analytics to solve business problems with statistics and ML
• Understanding mathematical models for derivatives products

Benefits

• NY salary - 140-150K/year