Job Description

Margo

is looking for a

Java Developer

to join the FX Options team. This is a

high-profile role

working directly on the FX Options pricer, supporting both the FX Options desk and voice traders. The team builds pricing, hedging, and electronic distribution systems, as well as workflows for Sales and Structuring.
This is a

new role within IT

, working closely with the FX trading desk engineers. Your mission will be to modernise the technology framework to bank standards while keeping it flexible for Quants and trading teams to integrate

new payoffs and pricing techniques

.
The platform is currently undergoing a

major transformation

, including:
Integration with a new Sales & Client SDP
Migration of the analytics library

What you'll work with:

Programming in

Java

(core focus)

Java Swing UI framework

Multithreading

and performance optimisation

Performance monitoring

, including designing suitable metrics

Scripting skills

(e.g. PowerShell, batch scripts)

What we're looking for:

Clear communication

and systematic reasoning skills
Deep experience with

Java

in a similar environment, including

UI development

Knowledge of

FIX

and other market protocols
Front office knowledge of

FX Options business

or quantitative finance
Understanding of

software delivery processes and methodologies

Experience integrating

C++ Quant libraries

Why join:

Work on a

mission-critical platform

used directly by traders and sales teams
Collaborate closely with Quants and front office teams
Be part of a large-scale technology transformation in FX Options