FO e-Trading Developer

Location:  London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)

Sector:  Financial Services – Investment Banking

Area:  Front Office / E-Trading / FX

Team:  London Trading Desk with Global Interaction Role Overview We are seeking a highly capable Jnr/Mid-level  Front Office E-Trading Developer  to support a London-based FX trading desk within a leading financial services environment. This role sits directly within the  Front Office , delivering bespoke solutions for traders while providing hands-on production support in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The successful candidate will combine strong  Python development skills , deep understanding of  FI, SWAPS, BONDS, and other asset classes and trading processes , and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. This role requires the ability to operate with minimal supervision while managing expectations across a diverse stakeholder group. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain  bespoke e-trading tools and solutions  for FX traders.

Provide  real-time support to the Front Office , responding to urgent trading and production issues with speed and accuracy.

Code and enhance analytics, pricing tools, automation scripts, and workflow solutions using  Python .

Work closely with FX traders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

Support and improve  e-trading platforms, execution workflows, and trade lifecycle processes .

Interact with a broad range of  internal stakeholders  (technology, quants, operations, risk) and occasional  external stakeholders .

Manage expectations effectively by prioritising tasks based on urgency and business impact.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in live trading environments.

Produce clear reporting and updates into the team hierarchy and management structure.

Collaborate with the wider  global trading and technology teams  to ensure alignment and consistency.

Required Skills & Experience Strong  Python development  skills (mandatory). & VBA 

Solid understanding of  FI markets, asset classes, and trading processes .

Experience working in a  Front Office or E-Trading environment .

High level of  mathematical and analytical ability .

Background suited to  Quantitative disciplines  (e.g. Quant, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar).

Ability to work independently with  minimal oversight .

Proven experience supporting time-critical systems in a high-pressure environment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with traders and senior stakeholders.

Education MSc or equivalent advanced degree in a  quantitative field  (Quant Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar) is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes Proactive, resilient, and delivery-focused.

Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining service quality.

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