C# Proximity Developer

Overall purpose of the role: Provide the business (Commodities Markets) with flexible, scalable and tailored user software applications where proximity developments and resources are necessary. Main users are front office (trading, sales and structuring) but the team also provides tools to control and support (Middle office, Risk, back office, trade support) teams when necessary. The team contributes in designing and implementing a resilient, efficient and scalable Information System for CM, in close cooperation with other relevant IT, business and operational teams in London and worldwide. As part of the CM IT department, the team follows its governance. Main responsibilities and duties of the role (indicate if any are shared, if so with which other position): Provide the business with software applications: • Following in house proximity development lifecycle comprising the following step: • User needs collection and anticipation. • Analysis of these needs and definition of the required specifications. • Multiple solutions proposal: where applicable, provide the sponsors with studies comparing the different options and solutions to facilitate strategic decision • making. • Implementation and delivery of retained solutions. • Support and documentation. • Bug tracking, continuous software evolution. • Make recommendations regarding architecture, technologies and IT solutions • Analysis, problem solving and escalation • As part of the global proximity development team, transpose and follow its software development standard, methodologies and procedures • Work with CM Quants, MOA, MOE and other relevant teams • Carry out training and skills assessments at regular intervals • Follow the branch compliance rules Mandatory Requirements - Good understanding of financial markets and financial derivatives - Options theory (option pricing and Greeks), Volatility smile construction, exotic options (path dependant) - Interest rate markets and products: Zero coupon curve building, bootstrapping, IRS valuation, 1st and 2nd order sensitivities. - Knowledge on Commodities markets and products is a plus Key skills, experience and personal attributes required (include problem solving aspects): Business experience — required: • Development & maintenance of IT systems • Financial markets • Understanding of derivatives • Exposure to front-office • Commodities trading business knowledge (Preferred) Technical skills — required: ( min 5 years) • .net C#, .Net Core, Entity Framework, WPF • Microservices • ANGULAR / ANGULAR JS • Databases SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB • Visual Studio (Microsoft)RMDS, Bloomberg API, Reuters EIKON • JetBrain Rider • Experience in managing frontline support for pre trade tools Personal skills — required: • Strong interest in the global markets business • Fast-learner and pro-active approach • Good communication skills (business and technical-oriented) Additional skills — required: • Strong experience with Agile methodologies, Sprints, Kanban Board, Sprints review, Dev Ops solution • Ability to work with teams and stakeholders globally • Experience in liasing with Senior Management – Head of Desks, Business Managers, Senior Front Office users • Good communication skills (business-oriented and technical-oriented) • Previous experience in working with Banks and FI’s. • Ability to work in a demanding environment with strong business exposure