Senior Python/VBA Developer – Equity Derivatives Trading Desk

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group that accelerates its clients’ transformation through innovation, technology, and data. For over 20 years, Talan has been advising and supporting companies and public institutions in implementing their transformation and innovation projects in France and internationally.

Present on 5 continents, in 20 countries, the Group, Great Place To Work certified, with more than 7,000 employees, aims to achieve a turnover of one-billion-euro by the end of 2025.

With its research and innovation Centre, Talan puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in the technological mutation sectors, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Blockchains, to avail the growth of major groups and mid-cap companies through a committed and responsible approach.

By placing “Positive Innovation” at the heart of its strategy, the Talan Group is convinced that it is by serving people that technology amplifies its potential for society.

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan! We are seeking a talented EQD Python Developer to join our team and work on Equity Derivatives Team.

Role and responsibilities:

As an Equity Derivatives Trading Tools Developer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing critical applications for the US Equity Derivatives desk. You will work closely with traders and other technology teams to deliver high-impact solutions while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration and in-person interaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting applications used by the Equity Derivatives desk.
• Working on both short and medium-term projects, leveraging technologies such as Python, Excel/VBA, kdb, to develop trading tools.
• Enhancing existing applications and building new solutions based on the needs of the desk.
• Ensuring adherence to best coding practices, including code reviews and stakeholder validation.
• Providing first-level support by troubleshooting issues, improving system stability, and automating processes to minimize manual interventions.
• Collaborating with traders and internal technology teams to understand requirements and optimize application performance.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

#LI-MONARAKI

Qualifications

• Experience in working on trading floor
• 8+ years of experience in writing Python, VBA, KDB , SQL for developing and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance, or Quantitative Finance
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in fast-paced dynamic software development/support environments.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving
• Good financial knowledge

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees’ well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$120,000 – US$150,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.