The Senior Java Developer will work on pricing and analytics systems within the FX Options team, supporting traders and sales with modernized technology integration.
Margo is looking for a Java Developer to join the FX Options team. This is a high-profile role working directly on the FX Options pricer, supporting both the FX Options desk and voice traders. The team builds pricing, hedging, and electronic distribution systems, as well as workflows for Sales and Structuring.
This is a new role within IT, working closely with the FX trading desk engineers. Your mission will be to modernise the technology framework to bank standards while keeping it flexible for Quants and trading teams to integrate new payoffs and pricing techniques.
The platform is currently undergoing a major transformation, including:
Integration with a new Sales & Client SDP
Migration of the analytics library
What you’ll work with:
Programming in Java (core focus)
Java Swing UI framework
Multithreading and performance optimisation
Performance monitoring, including designing suitable metrics
Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, batch scripts)
What we’re looking for:
Clear communication and systematic reasoning skills
Deep experience with Java in a similar environment, including UI development
Knowledge of FIX and other market protocols
Front office knowledge of FX Options business or quantitative finance
Understanding of software delivery processes and methodologies
Experience integrating C++ Quant libraries
Why join:
Work on a mission-critical platform used directly by traders and sales teams
Collaborate closely with Quants and front office teams
Be part of a large-scale technology transformation in FX Options
Top Skills
Fix
Java
Java Swing
Multithreading
Powershell
MARGO London, England Office
20-22 Bedford Row, , United Kingdom , London, United Kingdom, WC1 R4JS,
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