Front Office Quant/Developer

We are supporting a leading global investment bank on a high-impact front office role within their trading environment in London. The team is looking for someone to work directly alongside traders, providing hands-on support and development expertise on a critical risk and pricing platform.

You will be embedded on the trading floor, working in close proximity to traders and quants in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support to traders on a core risk and pricing application

• Develop and enhance functionalities in a Java-based environment

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues under time pressure

• Liaise directly with front office stakeholders (traders, quants, structurers)

• Interact with global development teams to improve system performance and stability

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools used for risk monitoring and pricing

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language

• Solid understanding of financial markets and products

• Previous experience within a banking environment is required

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in a front office setting

• Fluent English (spoken and written)

• Strong academic background with a degree in a quantitative field

Profile

• 1–3 years’ experience

• Highly motivated, reactive, and able to perform under pressure

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach

• Comfortable working directly with front office stakeholders