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ACE Quant Development Team is a group within Citi's Financial, Market & Credit Risk Technology group, responsible for developing the analytical models which are used for derivatives credit risk and exposure calculations Firm-wide. The team's primary focus is the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of the production derivatives credit risk application, used for internal risk management and regulatory capital purposes. The Counterparty Credit Risk Senior Application Developer position is a senior role that will interface closely with Quant and Front Office technology teams to integrate pricing model and workflow enhancements within the ACE application. There will be exposure to a wide range of technological frameworks, including distributed computing architecture. Key responsibilities will include identifying and implementing optimizations with respect to the execution run-time and consolidating development across asset classes. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of advanced technology paradigms including grid computing. It will also provide significant opportunities to collaborate with teams in the broader internal network including Front Office Technology, Quant groups, Risk Managers to ensure integration of new technology features and quant library updates into the codebase.
Job Responsibility:
Development and maintenance of the ACE Python application
Assist with transition to cloud
Identifying and developing calculation optimization improvements
Working with Front Office teams to integrate quant library/technology enhancements into the codebase
Supporting the build, testing and release management of the credit risk application
Work on Regulatory and Governance based projects across a range of the asset classes
Providing regular development updates to stakeholders
Performing data analysis and producing regular reports
Take ownership and proactively follow up on issues if they arise
Requirements:
Solid mathematical finance and statistical analysis skills
Knowledge of probability and stochastic calculus
Thorough and detailed approach to accuracy are essential
Ability to follow procedures and operate within strict guidelines
Excellent verbal and written English
Ability to work in a team and to work well under pressure
Excellent command of programming using Python
Experience developing software for Windows and Linux
Good command of scripting using UNIX Shell (ksh, bash, etc)
Experience working collaboratively within large development teams
Proficiency with version control software like Git, TortoiseSVN
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Degree educated with Master’s degree (PhD preferred) or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physics or relevant experience operating in a similar role
Nice to have:
Familiarity with Numerical analysis/Monte-Carlo methods is a plus
Experience working on Regulatory based projects such as Model Risk, Basel III, Stress Testing, FRTB, CCAR is an advantage
Proven track record of developing and supporting analytics library for derivatives pricing and risk
In depth knowledge of Rates, Credit, Equities, Commodities derivatives is an advantage
Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline technologies like Jenkins preferable
What we offer:
Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave
statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
Sport Card for employees subsidized via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events
Additional day off for volunteering
Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform
Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
Special offers and discounts for employees
Hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week)