Senior C++ Quantitative Risk Developer – Exchange-Traded Derivatives

Position Name: Senior C++ Quantitative Risk Developer

Project: Long-term project

Type of client: Financial Services / Banking

We are looking for…

A Senior C++ Quantitative Risk Developer with a strong combination of quantitative modelling and software engineering expertise to support the modernization of an existing margining and risk system.

You will work on the development, implementation and improvement of pricing and risk models across exchange-traded derivatives. This is a highly specialized hybrid role requiring someone who can understand mathematical and quantitative modelling concepts, collaborate at a senior level with Quant Analysts, and translate those models into production-quality C++ within a large existing codebase.

About the role

As a Senior C++ Quantitative Risk Developer, you are responsible for translating quantitative methodologies and risk models into robust, maintainable implementations within an established C++ risk platform.

You will work closely with the Quant Analyst / Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) team, who are responsible for methodology development. You will also collaborate with software engineers supporting the existing risk system, as well as Business Developers and Product Owners to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

The product scope is focused on exchange-traded derivatives across multiple asset classes.

You will:

• Deep dive into the existing risk system and develop a thorough understanding of its architecture and codebase.
• Implement and deliver improvements to pricing and risk models in C++.
• Translate quantitative methodologies into production-ready software implementations.
• Provide technical recommendations to the QRM and IT Risk teams regarding model implementation.
• Design low-level solution architecture for model implementation.
• Participate in technical planning and implementation activities.
• Work closely with Quant Analysts to understand mathematical models, methodologies and requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, Product Owners and Business Developers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to improving the quality, maintainability and scalability of the existing risk platform.
• Coach and support software developers and junior quantitative developers.
• Communicate complex technical and quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Who are you?

You are a senior C++ developer who is comfortable working at the intersection of software engineering, quantitative modelling and financial risk. You enjoy working with complex systems and large C++ codebases and can communicate effectively with Quant Analysts while remaining hands-on with implementation.

Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience as a C++ software developer.

• 4+ years of experience developing market risk or counterparty risk systems.

• Strong experience working with large and complex C++ codebases.

• Experience with modern C++, including versions up to and including C++20.

• Experience implementing quantitative or mathematical models in software.

• Understanding of quantitative concepts such as:

  • Implied volatility
  • Standard pricing models
  • Statistical analysis techniques

• General understanding of:

  • Linear products
  • Options
  • ETFs
  • Basic financial product pricing

• Preferably, experience working across multiple asset classes.

• Experience coaching software developers and/or junior Quant Developers.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Education

• Minimum M.Sc. degree in a STEM discipline.

This is not a standard C++ software engineering position. The ideal candidate brings a genuine combination of quantitative modelling knowledge and advanced C++ engineering experience, enabling them to bridge the gap between model methodology and production implementation.

About Levy Professionals

Since 2000 we provide professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fuelled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 1700 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects.

Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.