Discover your dream Career
For Recruiters

Risk - Python/C#

Selby Jennings Chicago, United States
Posted 4 days ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable

Risk - Python/C#

Selby Jennings Chicago, United States



Senior Risk Technology Engineer



Overview:

Our client is a leading global investment management firm seeking an experienced Risk Technology Engineer to join a technology team responsible for building and enhancing systems that support risk measurement, risk reporting, risk monitoring, and quantitative research across the business.

The team partners closely with stakeholders across Risk, Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, and Senior Management, playing a key role in the development of next-generation risk platforms. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale risk systems, support new asset classes, and contribute to the continued growth of a sophisticated investment platform.



Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Risk Management and Quantitative Research teams to deliver scalable technology solutions supporting risk analysis and decision-making.
  • Design and develop high-performance applications and services primarily using Python.
  • Build core frameworks, tools, and interfaces that enable users to access and interact with risk data efficiently.
  • Develop and deploy applications within a cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Work with large-scale datasets, focusing on data storage, transformation, and distribution.
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of next-generation risk technology platforms.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business in a fast-paced environment.
  • Gain exposure to risk modelling and fixed income markets while supporting business-critical initiatives.


Requirements:

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience within financial services.
  • Strong commercial experience developing scalable, production-grade applications in Python and/or C#.
  • Experience working with large datasets and data-intensive systems.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and database technologies.
  • Proven ability to take projects from initial concept through to production delivery.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.


Desirable Experience:

  • Experience within asset management, hedge funds, or fixed income environments.
  • Exposure to time-series datasets and analytical platforms.
  • Experience with cloud-native technologies and modern infrastructure tooling, including AWS services, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Knowledge of risk systems, quantitative analytics, or financial markets is advantageous.

job_description_image
Job ID  PR/601364
ABOUT COMPANY
New York, United States
1000 Employees HR & Recruitment
We support the Financial Sciences & Services industry with talent that can truly shape the future of a business. Whether that be Quantitative Analyti...
More Jobs From Selby Jennings
Selby Jennings
Software Engineer - Risk Technology - Python/C#
Selby Jennings
London, United Kingdom
7 days ago Full time Negotiable
Selby Jennings
Compute Engineering Lead
Selby Jennings
Chicago, United States
15 days ago Full time USD500000 - USD800000 per annum
Selby Jennings
Events/Index Quant Researchers
Selby Jennings
London, United Kingdom
14 days ago Full time GBP100000 - GBP150000 per annum
Selby Jennings
Quantitative Researcher MFT - Equity stat-arb
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
17 days ago Full time USD250000 - USD300000 per year + total compensation of 450K-600K
Selby Jennings
Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Equities
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
7 days ago Full time Negotiable
Selby Jennings
Alpha Capture Quantitative Researcher, Alternative Data
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
16 days ago Full time USD200000 - USD300000 per year + total compensation of $500K-$700K
Selby Jennings
Vice President, Prime Services Quant Strat
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
22 days ago Full time USD250000 - USD350000 per year
Selby Jennings
Quant Researcher/Trader
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
4 days ago Full time Up to USD150000 per year
Selby Jennings
Systematic Rates/FX/Credit QR
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
11 days ago Full time USD500000 - USD700000 per year
Selby Jennings
Volatility Risk Analyst - Cross-Asset
Selby Jennings
Manhattan, United States
2 days ago Full time USD175000 - USD200000 per year + Bonus

Boost your career

Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.
Recommended Jobs
Risk Analyst
Alkami Technology
New York, United States
JMD Reg Consultancy LTD
Quantitative Risk Analyst, Associate, Hedge Fund, New York
JMD Reg Consultancy LTD
New York, United States
Credit Risk Analytics Analyst
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
New York, United States
Selby Jennings
Software Engineer - Risk Technology - Python/C#
Selby Jennings
London, United Kingdom