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- Title: Python Developer
- Location: NYC, midtown
- Hybrid: 2-3 days a week onsite
- Visa: No H1Bs
- Contract - Long term
- Interview process: 2 interviews, possible that second interview would be onsite
- Rate: $75/HR, maybe little flexible for a superstar
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Job Description: Python Developer with Risk Background for Financial Services Industry
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer with a strong background in risk management to join our dynamic team in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial risk methodologies, a passion for technology, and the ability to develop and maintain robust risk management systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex risk models and applications that directly impact our company's financial stability and growth.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and Maintain Risk Management Applications:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy Python-based risk management applications.
- Enhance existing risk systems to improve performance and functionality.
- Risk Data Analysis and Modeling:
- Collaborate with risk analysts to understand risk modeling requirements.
- Implement quantitative models for market, credit, and operational risk.
- Analyze large datasets to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Integrate risk management solutions with other financial systems and data sources.
- Automate risk assessment processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including risk analysts, data scientists, and IT. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Provide technical support and training to risk management teams.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure risk management systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Generate reports and visualizations to support risk assessment and decision-making processes.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Python and its libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciPy).
- Experience with SQL and database management systems.
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Knowledge of financial products and markets.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Python Developer in the financial services industry.
- Proven experience in developing risk management applications and models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with other programming languages (e.g., R, Java, C++).
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application in risk management.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).