Commodities Python Developer

$135,200 - $176,800/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Commodities Python Developer will join the Commodities Front Office Technology team to develop and enhance software solutions that support Commodities Traders in managing their positions effectively. This role involves writing maintainable code, onboarding new desks to a Live/Intraday Risk Engine, and contributing to regulatory risk reporting and analytics for Commodities derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Writing intelligent, efficient and easily maintainable code to enable Commodities Traders to manage their positions.
• Helping to onboard the remaining Commodities desks to the new Live/Intraday Risk Engine.
• Contributing to the enhancement of existing Greeks, Scenarios, and PnL feeds for Market Risk and Middle Office.
• Development of commodities specific regulatory risk reporting (FRTB/SFRC).
• Involvement with projects that consolidate trade capture, pricing, and risk generation across various Lines of Business.

Requirements

• Structured software development experience (3 years+ in Python preferred, but open to other OO languages).
• Solid communication skills to develop strong relationships with the business.
• Collaborative software development approach.
• Self-motivated and driven to provide solutions for complicated technical and financial problems.
• Experience with pricing and analytics for Commodities derivatives or other financial asset classes.
• Experience working on (or closely with) a trading desk at a bank or on the buy side.
• Experience with Agile development practices.