Risk IT .NET Developer - Credit Risk Analytics - Quanteam - #2130360

Who We Are Looking For

Quanteam UK are seeking a Risk IT .NET Developer to join a Credit Risk Analytics team responsible for designing, integrating and supporting Middle Office Risk systems, based in London. The team supports a third-party financial risk analytics simulation and pricing engine that provides cross-asset coverage for calculating Credit Risk measures, distributed via Kubernetes with Python-based Coordinator and Job Runner components, and integrated into the wider technology estate through an in-house .NET based application layer. The underlying infrastructure combines Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Python and Microsoft Azure, and the team is engaged in an ongoing programme of enhancements to the Risk IT platform to meet the demands of regulatory change, alongside efforts to adopt cloud and other digital technologies. The successful candidate will focus on developing the platform using new technologies to improve the capabilities of Risk Management. *This role is available as a rolling contract.

Key responsibilities:

1. Extending Credit Risk pricing calculators to support additional products and scenarios.
2. Upgrading the legacy codebase to .NET Core.
3. Undertaking performance tuning of existing applications and services.
4. Performing rigorous testing of the codebase, including unit and integration testing.
5. Supporting the rollout of further enhancements to the Risk IT platform to meet ongoing regulatory change.
6. Implementing PFE analytic solutions, preferably in cloud computing environments.
7. Pricing Derivatives, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Repos, Stock Borrow Lending and Agency Lending products using the risk/pricing platform.
8. Reconciling Credit Risk exposures between the Risk Engine and reporting systems.
9. Planning, managing and mentoring junior developers.
10. Writing technical scope documents and test plans.
11. Providing cross-functional training and support to other members of the team.
12. Supporting Credit Risk processes overnight and at weekends following releases, and resolving production issues within agreed service levels.

Technical Competence

1. Strong C#, .NET Framework and SQL Server programming skills.
2. Practical experience of building .NET Core Web APIs.
3. Practical experience of client- and server-side development using C# and SQL Server.
4. Practical experience of Azure Data Lake, Azure Kubernetes Service, TeamCity, JIRA, SVN, GitHub, Visual Studio and PowerShell.
5. Hands-on experience using the BMC Control-M scheduler to configure batches.
6. Experience using Windows and Linux operating systems to run Docker/AKS.
7. Practical experience of unit testing, integration testing and development testing.
8. Good understanding of microservices and messaging architectures.
9. Experience working on large-scale applications end to end, including feed capture, processing, pricing and reporting.
10. Good understanding of Credit Risk PFE and Market Risk VaR calculations.
11. Hands-on pricing experience of Derivatives, Repos, Stock Borrow Lending, Mortgage-Backed Securities and Agency Lending products.
12. Good understanding of the underlying mechanics of securities products such as Bonds and Equities.
13. Good understanding of counterparty collateral, netting and market data in Credit Risk pricing.
14. Reconciliation skills for Credit Risk exposures between risk engines and reporting systems.
15. Good understanding of back-office systems and associated data feeds.
16. Hands-on experience with the S&P Global Financial Risk Analytics (FRA) risk/pricing platform.

Behavioural Competence

1. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
2. Good communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical stakeholders.
3. Experience presenting to a range of levels of management and across departments.
4. A proactive attitude, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
5. The ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks and deliver quality software.
6. Good organisational and planning skills, with a disciplined and structured working approach.
7. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
8. An analytical mindset, with a track record of delivering to Risk, Middle Office and Front Office stakeholders.
9. An agile and flexible approach to delivery.
10. Strong interpersonal skills, to support clarity of communication with users and technology colleagues.
11. The ability to prioritise and structure own workload according to delivery requirements.
12. A fast learner, able to understand, retain and apply new information quickly.
13. Good English language speaking and writing skills.
14. Experience working with colleagues across different geographical regions is desirable.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We welcome applicants from every background and uphold equality across all characteristics. Diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional results. Our aim is an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to collective success.