Senior Risk Software Engineer

Job Description & Requirements:

Impact

  - Architect and build next-generation risk solutions for FalconX and its clients.
  - Evolve FalconX’s risk technology to be best-in-class, working on cutting-edge technology with the right balance of speed, accuracy, and reliability.

Responsibilities

  - Develop, maintain, and enhance proprietary risk management tools, infrastructure, risk data, and processes.
  - Architect and build scalable, robust, performant risk solutions for institutional customers and internal teams.
  - Work closely with multiple members of the risk team to develop, maintain, and improve the risk management stack.
  - Coach and mentor teammates on supporting and maintaining risk solutions.

Requirements

  - Degree in Computer Science, EE, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent fields.
  - At least 4 years of professional experience in a quant risk role.
  - Experience in risk management in a trading environment (hedge fund or bank).
  - Knowledge of a range of financial products and experience with a variety of derivatives asset classes.
  - Extensive experience with software engineering, object-oriented coding design, and complex, distributed architectures.
  - Comfortable working with Linux/AWS environments and Python programming.
  - Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills.