Quantitative Developer - Risk Technology

Quantitative Developer – Risk Technology

London | Leading Global Hedge Fund

About the Role

We are seeking a Quantitative Developer to join our Risk Technology team in London. In this role, you will leverage Python, AWS, and modern data tools to build scalable risk analytics solutions, empowering risk managers with actionable insights into the fund’s risk exposure. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance, data engineering, and cloud technology, working alongside quants, risk managers, and technologists across global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop data pipelines, microservices, and APIs to support real-time risk monitoring for the Fixed-Income business.
• Design and optimize cloud-based applications (AWS) for risk analytics, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Analyze large datasets using Pandas/Polars/NumPy to generate intuitive risk metrics and visualizations.
• Collaborate with teams in New York, Tel Aviv, and Singapore to enhance risk infrastructure and tooling.
• Maintain and improve SQL databases and data workflows for risk reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field from a top-tier university.
• 2+ years of hands-on Python development, with expertise in data analysis libraries (Pandas/Polars/NumPy).
• Experience building REST APIs, cloud applications (AWS), and data pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database design.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Interest in financial markets, with a broad understanding of trading and risk concepts.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial mathematics, risk models (VaR, stress testing), or fixed-income products.
• Prior experience in risk management, trading technology, or hedge fund environments.
• Java development experience (nice-to-have).

Why Join?

• Work at a top-tier hedge fund with cutting-edge technology and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with global teams on high-impact risk infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to grow at the intersection of finance, cloud computing, and quantitative development.

Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate).

If you are a technically strong, analytical developer passionate about risk technology and financial markets, we encourage you to apply or email Michael@zensho.co.