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    Technology Lead - London, United Kingdom - Validus Risk Management

    Validus Risk Management
    Validus Risk Management London, United Kingdom

    3 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    As the Technology Lead for Financial & Quant Applications, you will be a key leader responsible for overseeing the technology strategy, development, and implementation of financial and quantitative applications. Leveraging your expertise in both technology and finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological direction, ensuring innovation, and optimising performance in alignment with business objectives.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Technology Strategy and Leadership:
    • Develop and execute the technology strategy for financial and quantitative applications, aligning with business goals and market trends.
    • Provide visionary leadership to technology teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Quantitative Cloud Solution:
    • Lead the implementation of advanced quantitative models, leveraging mathematical and statistical techniques to support financial decision-making.
    • Collaborate with quantitative analysts and data scientists to enhance models and algorithms.
  • Technology Stack and Architecture:
    • Make strategic decisions regarding technology stack, architecture, and infrastructure to support the scalability and reliability of financial and quantitative applications (parallel compute, distributed systems).
    • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to enhance existing systems.
  • Team Management:
    • Build and lead a high-performing technology team, providing mentorship and guidance to foster professional growth.
    • Collaborate with HR to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
    • Work closely with business stakeholders, including finance teams, traders, and risk management, to understand their needs and translate them into effective technology solutions.
    • Foster strong collaboration between technology and business teams.

    Requirements

    • Ideally a Master's degree in Computer Science.
    • Proven leadership experience in technology roles related to financial applications.
    • Demonstrable experience working FIX protocol.
    • Proficiency in Rust (a must) and Python.
    • Strong understanding of financial markets, quantitative modelling, and risk management.
    • Demonstrated experience in leading the development of financial software applications.
    • Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and microservices architecture.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives

    Benefits

    Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

    Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), pension contributions, regular social events, train ticket loans and financial support towards professional qualifications.

    Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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