Front Office Quant Developer
15-02-2024
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job ID
32296
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
1. Strategy:
- Stay informed about the business strategy and model of the organization
- Understand the strategy of Algorithmic Trading Quants (ATQ) and FX E-Trading
2. Business:
- Develop automated pricing and trading systems for the FM Electronic Trading Business
- Keep up to date with any changes within the quant team
3. Processes:
- Assist in gathering functional and non-functional requirements for automated pricing and trading algorithms, models, and controls
- Collaborate with colleagues and IT (BA, PM, Dev, QA, and RM) to deliver effective solutions
- Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement through data mining, and propose enhancements
- Provide consultation on models and algorithms developed by others in FX E-Trading
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, internal standards, and processes, such as the System Delivery Framework and Technology Delivery Assurance
- Implement and maintain internal controls and procedures, regularly reviewing them to reflect changes in products, systems, policy, and regulations
4. People & Talent:
- Lead by example, promote a positive culture and values
- Contribute to continuous process improvement and share best practices
- Drive strategic change and align people programs and organizational structure with supporting change
- 5. Risk Management:
- Identify, monitor, control, and mitigate risks associated with the FX E-Trading business
- Embed operational risk monitoring as an integral part of the business process
- Implement and maintain internal controls and procedures
- Understand and manage risks affecting the organization, including financial risks
- Adhere to guidelines outlined in the annual dealer mandate
- Collaborate with Compliance Risk Management and Operational Risk Management Assurance teams
6. Governance:
- Assess the effectiveness of governance, oversight, and controls within the business, and oversee necessary changes
- Stay aware of the regulatory framework, requirements, and expectations relevant to the role
- Speak up in case of any breach of group conduct rules or laws by colleagues
- Cooperate with local regulators in an open and transparent manner
7. Regulatory & Business Conduct:
- Demonstrate exemplary conduct and abide by the organization's Values and Code of Conduct
- Take personal responsibility for adhering to applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and the Group Code of Conduct
- Uphold the Bank's Conduct Principles, including Fair Outcomes for Clients, Effective Financial Markets, Financial Crime Compliance, and The Right Environment
- Identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance matters
- Adhere to the code of conduct prescribed by regulators in the UK and Singapore
Key Stakeholders:
- Global Head of Algorithmic Trading Quants
- eTrading Programme Manager
Other Responsibilities:
- Exhibit the organization's brand and values in daily behavior
- Carry out other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business, or Functional policies and procedures
Ideal Candidate:
- Degree in Computer Science or a similar field
- 10+ years of experience in a core Java engineering role, experience in E-Trading is a plus
- Knowledge of software development in high volume, low latency environments