Python Risk Developer – Vice President

Overview

In this role you will design and develop high-performance Python micro-services for Citi’s front-office commodities risk platform. You will work on a highly distributed system that processes large data volumes, using RabbitMQ for transport and OpenShift/Kubernetes for deployment. You’ll collaborate with traders, risk managers and multiple global teams to integrate analytics and data libraries, contributing to a re-engineering phase that enhances accuracy and speed. A strong technical driver with stakeholder collaboration will help shape scalable risk solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Discretional annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and development resources

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performing Python micro-services for the risk platform
• Collaborate with Traders and Risk Managers to gather requirements and resolve production issues (SL3)
• Work with Markets Quantitative Analytics (MQA) and Commodities Market Data (CMD) teams to integrate analytics and data
• Coordinate with global Citi teams to ensure effective delivery
• Integrate supporting libraries (Market Data, Trade Repository, Analytics) into the risk platform
• Engage in continuous learning to stay current with tech trends

Key requirements

• Experience in front-office derivatives or commodities risk background preferred
• Proven ability to analyze issues and deliver quick, effective solutions
• Hands-on Python experience with SQL Server; Parquet exposure advantageous
• Track record of end-to-end delivery and production issue troubleshooting
• Experience with analytics libraries
• Strong problem-solving and fast coding ability

• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication with traders and risk teams
• Collaborative mindset across global teams
• Python
• SQL Server
• Parquet

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