Senior Engineer - Fx Derivatives and Risk Technology

Bank of America Bank of America · Banking · New York, NY

Senior Engineer to lead the AMRS FX Derivatives and Risk technology team, focusing on FX Options, STIRT trading, and FX Risk. The role involves defining engineering approaches, leading a cross-functional team, specializing in intraday risk management, and improving the FX risk system. Requires strong software engineering experience in Financial Services, deep knowledge of FX or Fixed Income risk/trading/pricing systems, and proficiency in languages like Python, C#, Java, or C++.

What you'd actually do

  1. Ensures that the design and engineering approach for complex features are consistent with the larger portfolio solution
  2. Define the technology tool stack for the solution and evaluate and adapt new testing tool/framework/practices for team(s)
  3. Enables team(s)/applications with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) capabilities and engages with other technical stakeholders pertaining to efficient functioning of CI-CD pipeline
  4. Guides and influences team(s) on design and best practices for high code performance –e.g. pairing, code reviews
  5. Provides end-to-end delivery of complex features, including automation, for either a single team or multiple teams, at the program level

Skills

Required

  • Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong track record in Financial Services (ideally front office technology)
  • Deep knowledge of Risk Systems, Trading Platforms or Pricing Engines within FX or similar Fixed Income asset classes
  • Strong understanding of front office workflows
  • Fluency in OO or Functional languages including but not limited to Python (preferred), C#, Java, or C++
  • Track record of success working in Agile environments (e.g. SCRUM, Kanban) and continuous integration
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills in a high-pressure environment
  • Candidate must be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable in communicating with business users

Nice to have

  • Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant analytical degree

What the JD emphasized

  • extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong track record in Financial Services (ideally front office technology)
  • Deep knowledge of Risk Systems, Trading Platforms or Pricing Engines within FX or similar Fixed Income asset classes
  • Strong understanding of front office workflows