Front Office Python Developer - Equity Derivatives & Quant Trading
Summary
Build and support Python-based trading and analytics applications for an equity derivatives front office at a global financial institution in Hong Kong. You'll work directly with traders and quants on market data, risk, P&L platforms, and automation in a fast-paced trading environment.
Front Office Python Developer | Equity Derivatives
We’re partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire a Front Office Python Developer within its Equity Derivatives business. This is a high-impact role working closely with traders and quants to build trading tools, analytics and automation that directly support front-office decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Python-based trading and analytics applications
- Partner with traders and quants to deliver front-office solutions
- Support market data, risk, P&L and quantitative analytics platforms
- Drive automation, workflow optimisation and platform reliability
- Troubleshoot production issues in a fast-paced trading environment
Requirements
- Experience supporting front-office or trading applications
- Exposure to Equity Derivatives, Delta One, Prime Finance, Securities Lending, Structured Products or Equities technology
- Experience working directly with traders, quants or front-office users
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reuters or similar market data platforms
- Automation, monitoring or SRE experience is a plus
Why consider this opportunity?
High-visibility front-office role
Direct interaction with traders and quantitative teams
Exposure to Equity Derivatives and quantitative trading strategies
Opportunity to influence trading decisions through analytics and technology
Small team with significant ownership and impact
Strong career progression and internal mobility opportunities