Python Developer - Michael Page
Summary
Contract Python Developer role in Hong Kong building and maintaining risk engines, analytical models, data pipelines, and automated risk-reporting solutions for a large financial services organization. Day to day involves Python development, complex SQL for data extraction, and collaborating with risk managers and quantitative analysts.
The hiring organization is a large organization within the financial services industry. They are known for their robust technology-driven operations and commitment to innovation in delivering risk management solutions.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Process Automation: Design, develop, and implement automated solutions to streamline manual risk reporting and data aggregation processes.
- Development: Utilize Python to build and maintain risk engines, analytical models, and data pipelines.
- Database Management: Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries to ensure accurate data extraction and reporting from financial systems.
- Risk Framework: Apply a strong understanding of risk management lifecycles (identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring) to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Collaboration: Partner with risk managers and quantitative analysts to troubleshoot data discrepancies and enhance existing risk models.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python and SQL skills
- Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial products, risk metrics (e.g., VaR, Greeks, stress testing), and general risk management workflows.
- Experience: Proven experience in automating business processes and delivering technical solutions within a financial or asset management environment.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
- Strong proficiency in Python programming with a focus on application development.
- Experience in the financial services industry is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with risk management processes and tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies.
- Good Exposure to Financial Industry
- Great Learning Platform
About Our Client
The hiring organization is a large organization within the financial services industry. They are known for their robust technology-driven operations and commitment to innovation in delivering risk management solutions.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on a renewable contract within a leading organization in the financial services industry.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology and tools in risk management.
- Collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
- Convenient location in Hong Kong.