Our client is an award-winning global player offering leading currency solutions for both retail and corporate organizations, from a tech start-up to global corporations. Founded in 1996, the company became first to share exchange rate information on the internet free of charge and in 2001, they have launched a trading platform that helped pioneer the development of online-based trading around the world, enabling forex and CFD investors the ability to trade the financial markets.
We are happy to assist them in opening a new center in Krakow and to help them find their first hires for the Financial Risk Management team in Krakow.
Employment type: employment contract ("umowa o pracę")
Salary: up to 20 000 PLN gross
Reporting to: Head of Financial Risk
The team provides oversight of market, liquidity and credit risk along with any other financial risks that may arise. The work of the team includes:
- Developing, computing and maintaining records of financial risk measures
- Setting limits on financial risk measures in line with the firm's risk appetite
- Envisaging and computing timely scenario analyses
- Communicating the results of scenario analyses to relevant business units and the board
We’re looking for candidates with:
- 6+ years of experience in a quantitative field within the finance industry
- Ability to write a highly scalable code, preferably in Java or C#
- Understanding the importance of clean coding practices (testing, writing documentation)
- Working knowledge of version control system (e.g. Git)
- Willingness to lead a small team in the future
Bonus points for:
- Interest in finance area (trading, forex, funds, etc)
- Rich client or web-based experience, especially in producing UI
- Good understanding of system architecture
Benefits in the offer:
- Compensation package in line with the market including an annual performance bonus opportunity
- Competitive benefits package, including health care, gym pass, life insurance
- Spacious and modern office space in the Zabłocie area
- Plenty of snacks, fruits and tasty coffee to make your days at the office more pleasant