Python Quant Developer (maternity cover)

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Your career opportunity

Global Risk Analytics (GRA) is a global team responsible for development of risk models for broad classes of financial and operational risks at HSBC. We are tasked with setting standards and providing mission-critical, cutting-edge tools to help identify, measure and manage risk, as well as enhance an enterprise-wide compliance across HSBC.

This role is responsible for working with Traded Risk Financial Engineering team. The role will consist of robust development and maintenance of quantitative library which includes risk models and methodologies that are under remit of the GRA Traded and Operational (TnO) Risk Analytics team.

What you’ll do

⦁ Transform code from quantitative teams into production ready services.

⦁ Design and develop quantitative library in Python.

⦁ Closely collaborate with GRA Quant Analysts, IT and Front Office to create synergies across different functions and departments.

⦁ Lead development in project under scope of Financial Engineering team.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

⦁ A few years of experience in enterprise development in Python or C++/C, Java, C# etc.

⦁ At least intermediate knowledge of Python 3.

⦁ Understanding of software architectural patterns and application development lifecycle.

⦁ Familiarity with agile practices.

⦁ Knowledge of code optimization techniques.

⦁ Deep understanding of algorithms and data structures.

⦁ Fluent English (both written and spoken).

⦁ Ability and flexibility to work in international team.

Nice to have:

⦁ Understanding of financial mathematics, mathematical analysis, statistics and linear algebra.

⦁ Previous experience in Fintech/Bank.

What we offer

⦁ Competitive salary

⦁ Annual performance-based bonus

⦁ Additional bonuses for recognition awards

⦁ Multisport card

⦁ Private medical care

⦁ Life insurance

⦁ One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).

⦁ Corporate parties & events

⦁ CSR initiatives

⦁ Nursery discounts

⦁ Financial support with trainings and education

⦁ Social fund

⦁ Flexible working hours 

⦁ Free parking

If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

⦁ Online behavioural test 

⦁ Telephone screen 

⦁ Job interview with the hiring manager

We are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply now!

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